Call Me Elisabeth (2006)

Call Me Elisabeth (2006) poster

A 10-year-old girl lives in post WWII rural France with her parents, who are about to divorce. Her older sister leaves home to finish school, and the young girl is left with a mysterious, almost silent housekeeper. Being afraid of the dark, and of other "phenomenoms" including a haunted château nearby, she curiously accepts a stranger she finds in her mansion's barn. This fact contradicts her fearful nature, but fulfills her loneliness. The stranger has run away from a nearby psychiatric clinic, where her father was treating the stranger. She hides the stranger, protects him, and he becomes her best friend. Is this girl searching for true companionship, coming of age, or is she asserting her independence for the first time in her short life?

Director: Jean-Pierre Améris
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Philippe Sarde
Cinematography: Stéphane Fontaine
Editing: Laurence Briaud
Production: France 3 Cinéma, Pyramide Productions
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Trailer

Call Me Elisabeth Trailer
More Films by Director: Jean-Pierre Améris
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Call Me Elisabeth about?
A 10-year-old girl lives in post WWII rural France with her parents, who are about to divorce. Her older sister leaves home to finish school, and the young girl is left with a mysterious, almost silent housekeeper. Being afraid of the dark, and of other "phenomenoms" including a haunted château nearby, she curiously accepts a stranger she finds in her mansion's barn. This fact contradicts her fearful nature, but fulfills her loneliness. The stranger has run away from a nearby psychiatric clinic, where her father was treating the stranger. She hides the stranger, protects him, and he becomes her best friend. Is this girl searching for true companionship, coming of age, or is she asserting her independence for the first time in her short life?
Who directed Call Me Elisabeth?
Call Me Elisabeth was directed by Jean-Pierre Améris.
Who stars in Call Me Elisabeth?
Call Me Elisabeth stars Alba Gaïa Bellugi, Stéphane Freiss, Maria de Medeiros, Yolande Moreau, Benjamin Ramon, Lauriane Sire.
How long is Call Me Elisabeth?
Call Me Elisabeth has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Call Me Elisabeth?
Call Me Elisabeth is a Drama film.
Where was Call Me Elisabeth produced?
Call Me Elisabeth was produced in France.