David et Madame Hansen

2012 1h 29m FR

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5.7

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★5.7TMDB · 49

ComedyDrama

Synopsis

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David is an occupational therapist who has recently arrived at a clinic for wealthy patients. One morning, he is entrusted with Madame Hansen-Bergmann, a wealthy woman suffering from transient amnesia and post-traumatic stress , with the mission of taking her to the nearby village to buy a new pair of shoes. Against his will, he embarks with her on a breathtaking chase during which he discovers the past life of his patient and the origins of the illness from which she suffers.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Isabelle Adjani
Madame Hansen-Bergmann
Alexandre Astier
David
Julie-Anne Roth
Clémence
Victor Chambon
Hugo
Jean-Charles Simon
Docteur Reiner
Daphné Bürki
Perrine
Sébastien Lalanne
Gilles
Élodie Hesme
Hélène

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Alexandre Astier
Writers: Alexandre Astier
Languages: French
Countries: France

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RUNTIME

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89 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 14 years ago.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Alexandre Astier, shot by Fabrice Moindrot. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Alexandre Astier. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Alexandre Astier shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Isabelle Adjani and Alexandre Astier and Julie-Anne Roth carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1921068 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Alexandre Astier directs. Fabrice Moindrot behind the camera. Alexandre Astier scores. Alexandre Astier cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

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Things worth knowing

189 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 14 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Alexandre Astier, shot by Fabrice Moindrot. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Alexandre Astier. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Alexandre Astier shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Isabelle Adjani and Alexandre Astier and Julie-Anne Roth carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt1921068 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 49 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.