The Volcano

2013 1h 32m FR

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5.6

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★5.6TMDB · 689

Comedy

Synopsis

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The eruption of the Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajökull causes major disruptions to travelers' plans around the world. For Alain and Valérie, it's a catastrophe. Because to make it to the small Greek village in time for their daughter's wedding, this divorced couple, whose mutual hatred knows no bounds, will be obliged to set out on the road together.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Valérie Bonneton
Valérie
Dany Boon
Alain
Denis Ménochet
Ezechiel
Bérangère McNeese
Cécile
Albert Delpy
Tonton Roger
Constance Dollé
Sylvie
Malik Bentalha
Ami de Cécile
Myriam Azencot
Voisine avion

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Alexandre Coffre
Writers: Laurent Zeitoun, Yoann Gromb, Alexandre Coffre
Languages: Greek, French, Albanian
Countries: Belgium, France

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ERA

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Released 13 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 3 languages: Greek, French, Albanian.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Belgium, France.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Alexandre Coffre, shot by Pierre Cottereau. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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

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CAST

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Valérie Bonneton and Dany Boon and Denis Ménochet carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt2207072 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Alexandre Coffre directs. Pierre Cottereau behind the camera. Sophie Fourdrinoy cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Belgium, France. Dialogue in Greek, French, Albanian.

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1Released 13 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 3 languages: Greek, French, Albanian.
3International production across 2 countries: Belgium, France.
4Directed by Alexandre Coffre, shot by Pierre Cottereau. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Sophie Fourdrinoy shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Valérie Bonneton and Dany Boon and Denis Ménochet carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt2207072 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.