Circuit Carole (1995)
The quiet agony of a mother whose daughter grows up to pursue her own life is chronicled in this realistically presented French drama. The Circuit Carole of the title refers to a motorbike racetrack. Jeanne and her 20-year old daughter Marie share a small apartment in a working-class Parisian neighborhood; the two live harmoniously, but the daughter is restless and anxious to set out on her own. Marie then takes a job in a northern suburb and their lives are forever changed. The racetrack is near her work; Marie is enthralled by the racers and their fast machines. Along with her new boyfriend, a racer, Marie begins riding herself. She then moves out of her mother's flat, leaving Jeanne bereft of companionship and a purpose in her life. Her silent, deeply internalized grief eventually drives her completely mad.
Cast
- Bulle Ogier - Jeanne
- Laurence Côte - Marie
- Frédéric Pierrot - Alexandre
- Bernard Cuau - Jeanne's colleague
- Omar Bekhaled - Apprentice
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Circuit Carole about?
- The quiet agony of a mother whose daughter grows up to pursue her own life is chronicled in this realistically presented French drama. The Circuit Carole of the title refers to a motorbike racetrack. Jeanne and her 20-year old daughter Marie share a small apartment in a working-class Parisian neighborhood; the two live harmoniously, but the daughter is restless and anxious to set out on her own. Marie then takes a job in a northern suburb and their lives are forever changed. The racetrack is near her work; Marie is enthralled by the racers and their fast machines. Along with her new boyfriend, a racer, Marie begins riding herself. She then moves out of her mother's flat, leaving Jeanne bereft of companionship and a purpose in her life. Her silent, deeply internalized grief eventually drives her completely mad.
- Who directed Circuit Carole?
- Circuit Carole was directed by Emmanuelle Cuau .
- Who stars in Circuit Carole?
- Circuit Carole stars Bulle Ogier, Laurence Côte, Frédéric Pierrot, Bernard Cuau, Omar Bekhaled.
- How long is Circuit Carole?
- Circuit Carole has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).