La Face de l'Ogre (1988)
Several mountaineers attempt to climb La face de l'Ogre near Chamonix. Their starting point is a small mountain hotel from where many tourists observe them. Among these is Hélène, who has been staying there for a few weeks but who is excluded by the other tourists. Then she meets a city girl named Marion and they immediately become friends. She tells him that she is waiting for her husband who has tried to climb the mountain and should be back any day. But then the weather turns sour, which causes hope to wane but also brings women together in anxiety. Finally the weather improves and Marion's husband comes back but not Hélène's and she must finally accept the truth.
Director: Bernard Giraudeau
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: November 16, 1988
Cast
- Bernard Giraudeau - Le mari d'Hélène
- Anny Duperey - Hélène
- Pierre Vaneck - Ringler
- Catherine Frot - Marion
- Jean-Claude Bouillaud - Robert
- Jacques Denis - Julio
- Richard Grandpierre - Photographe
- Roger Souza - Reporter
- Christian Rauth - Photographe
- Bruno Cormier - Mike
Screenplay
- Simone Desmaison (Novel)
- Anny Duperey
Production: Antenne 2
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
mountaineering, chamonix, alpinism, mountain accident
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is La Face de l'Ogre about?
- Several mountaineers attempt to climb La face de l'Ogre near Chamonix. Their starting point is a small mountain hotel from where many tourists observe them. Among these is Hélène, who has been staying there for a few weeks but who is excluded by the other tourists. Then she meets a city girl named Marion and they immediately become friends. She tells him that she is waiting for her husband who has tried to climb the mountain and should be back any day. But then the weather turns sour, which causes hope to wane but also brings women together in anxiety. Finally the weather improves and Marion's husband comes back but not Hélène's and she must finally accept the truth.
- Who directed La Face de l'Ogre?
- La Face de l'Ogre was directed by Bernard Giraudeau.
- Who stars in La Face de l'Ogre?
- La Face de l'Ogre stars Bernard Giraudeau, Anny Duperey, Pierre Vaneck, Catherine Frot, Jean-Claude Bouillaud, Jacques Denis.
- How long is La Face de l'Ogre?
- La Face de l'Ogre has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is La Face de l'Ogre?
- La Face de l'Ogre is a Drama film.
- Where was La Face de l'Ogre produced?
- La Face de l'Ogre was produced in France.