The Beggars (1988)
This symbolic drama from director Benoit Jacques underscores the characters' human need for affection. Children steal lemons for the thrill, while women steal other women's men from them just to prove they can. Drug smuggling, clandestine love affairs, and two lovers involved with the production of Shakespeare's Othello carry on with their own off-stage tragedy.
Director: Benoît Jacquot
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: April 6, 1988
Cast
- Judith Godrèche - Catherine
- Dominique Sanda - Helene
- Jean-Philippe Écoffey - Fred
- Anne Roussel - Annabelle
- Hassane Fall - Gregoire
- Pierre Forget - Le grand-pere
- Steve Baës - Le Catalan
- Camille Clavel - Guillaume
- Philippe Lévy - Richard
- Amílcar Botica
Screenplay
- Pascal Bonitzer (Screenplay)
- René-Louis Des Forêts (Novel)
- Benoît Jacquot (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Acácio de Almeida
Editing: Dominique Auvray
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Benoît Jacquot
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Beggars about?
- This symbolic drama from director Benoit Jacques underscores the characters' human need for affection. Children steal lemons for the thrill, while women steal other women's men from them just to prove they can. Drug smuggling, clandestine love affairs, and two lovers involved with the production of Shakespeare's Othello carry on with their own off-stage tragedy.
- Who directed The Beggars?
- The Beggars was directed by Benoît Jacquot.
- Who stars in The Beggars?
- The Beggars stars Judith Godrèche, Dominique Sanda, Jean-Philippe Écoffey, Anne Roussel, Hassane Fall, Pierre Forget.
- How long is The Beggars?
- The Beggars has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).