La Belle Verte

1996 1h 39m FR

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7.2

SOLID

★7.2TMDB · 299

Comedy

Synopsis

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As part of an intergalactic coalition, a well-meaning space alien volunteers to bring a message of self-actualization and harmony with nature to the one planet rejected by all her peers as incorrigible: Earth.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Coline Serreau
Mila
Vincent Lindon
Max
James Thierrée
Mesaje
Marion Cotillard
Macha
Claire Keim
Sonia
Samuel Tasinaje
Mesaul
Catherine Samie
La femme sage
Paul Crauchet
Osam

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Coline Serreau
Writers: Coline Serreau
Languages: French
Countries: France

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ERA

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30 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Coline Serreau, shot by Robert Alazraki. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Catherine Renault 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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Coline Serreau and Vincent Lindon and James Thierrée carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0115650 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Coline Serreau directs. Robert Alazraki behind the camera. Coline Serreau scores. Catherine Renault cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

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130 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Coline Serreau, shot by Robert Alazraki. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Coline Serreau. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Catherine Renault shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Coline Serreau and Vincent Lindon and James Thierrée carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0115650 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Released under 24 different titles around the world.