August 32nd on Earth (1999)

August 32nd on Earth (1999) poster

After escaping unscathed from a car accident, photo model Simone decides that having a baby is the only way to give her vacant life some meaning. She asks her best friend Philippe to get her pregnant, and he reluctantly agrees, on the condition that they conceive somewhere in a desert, so they leave Montréal on a 24-hour round-trip to Salt Lake City to find a suitable spot.

Director: Denis Villeneuve
Genre: Romance, Drama
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Robert Charlebois, Nathalie Boileau, Jean Leloup
Cinematography: André Turpin
Editing: Sophie Leblond
Production: Max Films
Country: Canada
Language: Français, English
Original Language: fr

Themes

One-Night Stands and Consequences, Platonic Love and Silent Suffering

Keywords

friendship, pregnancy, turning thirty, ambiguous

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is August 32nd on Earth about?
After escaping unscathed from a car accident, photo model Simone decides that having a baby is the only way to give her vacant life some meaning. She asks her best friend Philippe to get her pregnant, and he reluctantly agrees, on the condition that they conceive somewhere in a desert, so they leave Montréal on a 24-hour round-trip to Salt Lake City to find a suitable spot.
Who directed August 32nd on Earth?
August 32nd on Earth was directed by Denis Villeneuve.
Who stars in August 32nd on Earth?
August 32nd on Earth stars Pascale Bussières, Alexis Martin, Paule Baillargeon, Emmanuel Bilodeau, Joanne Côté, Frédéric Desager.
How long is August 32nd on Earth?
August 32nd on Earth has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
What genre is August 32nd on Earth?
August 32nd on Earth is a Romance, Drama film.
Where was August 32nd on Earth produced?
August 32nd on Earth was produced in Canada.
What are the themes of August 32nd on Earth?
The themes of August 32nd on Earth include: One-Night Stands and Consequences, Platonic Love and Silent Suffering.