Normal People Are Nothing Exceptional (1993)
Martine is 25. Since breaking up with François, she has the feeling that the world is caving in on her. Between small jobs and one-night stands, she can't seem to get a fix on herself. In desperation, after a last quarrel with François, she unintentionally causes an accident that leads her to the emergency ward of a psychiatric hospital. During her brief stay, she unexpectedly sparks into life. She takes an interest in two young patients, Pierre and Anne, convinced that she is doing the right thing in supervising their love life...
Director: Laurence Ferreira Barbosa
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: November 23, 1993
Cast
- Valeria Bruni Tedeschi - Martine
- Melvil Poupaud - German
- Marc Citti - Pierre
- Claire Laroche - Anne
- Frédéric Diefenthal - Jean
- Serge Hazanavicius - François
- Marianne Groves - Muriel
- Sandrine Kiberlain - Florence
- Jackie Berroyer - Mr. Jacquet
- Francis Bouc - Mr. Edmond
Screenplay
- Cédric Kahn
- Laurence Ferreira Barbosa (Screenplay)
- Jackie Berroyer (Screenplay)
- Santiago Amigorena (Screenplay)
Music: Melvil Poupaud
Cinematography: Antoine Héberlé
Editing: Emmanuelle Castro
Production: B.V.F., B.C. Films, Gemini Films
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Mental Health and Inner Struggle
Keywords
mental illness, woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Normal People Are Nothing Exceptional about?
- Martine is 25. Since breaking up with François, she has the feeling that the world is caving in on her. Between small jobs and one-night stands, she can't seem to get a fix on herself. In desperation, after a last quarrel with François, she unintentionally causes an accident that leads her to the emergency ward of a psychiatric hospital. During her brief stay, she unexpectedly sparks into life. She takes an interest in two young patients, Pierre and Anne, convinced that she is doing the right thing in supervising their love life...
- Who directed Normal People Are Nothing Exceptional?
- Normal People Are Nothing Exceptional was directed by Laurence Ferreira Barbosa.
- Who stars in Normal People Are Nothing Exceptional?
- Normal People Are Nothing Exceptional stars Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, Melvil Poupaud, Marc Citti, Claire Laroche, Frédéric Diefenthal, Serge Hazanavicius.
- How long is Normal People Are Nothing Exceptional?
- Normal People Are Nothing Exceptional has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Normal People Are Nothing Exceptional?
- Normal People Are Nothing Exceptional is a Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was Normal People Are Nothing Exceptional produced?
- Normal People Are Nothing Exceptional was produced in France.
- What are the themes of Normal People Are Nothing Exceptional?
- The themes of Normal People Are Nothing Exceptional include: Mental Health and Inner Struggle.