Two Friends

2015 1h 40m FR

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5.8

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★5.8TMDB · 143

DramaRomanceComedy

Synopsis

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Mona, a prisoner on work release, meets Clément, a shy actor. Desperate to impress Mona, Clément recruits his extroverted friend, Abel, to help. When Mona becomes more interested in Abel, it sets off a conflict between the two friends. Meanwhile, Mona attempts to keep her past hidden.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Golshifteh Farahani
Mona
Vincent Macaigne
Clément
Louis Garrel
Abel
Mahaut Adam
Colette
Pierre Maillet
Le réceptionniste hôtel
Christelle Deloze
Directrice de la prison
Rhizlaine El Cohen
La gérante
Yen Tram Le Thi
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Louis Garrel
Writers: Louis Garrel, Christophe Honoré
Languages: French
Countries: France

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ERA

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Released 11 years ago.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Louis Garrel, shot by Claire Mathon. 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 Philippe Sarde. 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 Marie-Julie Maille 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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Golshifteh Farahani and Vincent Macaigne and Louis Garrel carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt4176556 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Louis Garrel directs. Claire Mathon behind the camera. Philippe Sarde scores. Marie-Julie Maille cuts. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

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1Released 11 years ago.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Louis Garrel, shot by Claire Mathon. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Philippe Sarde. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Marie-Julie Maille shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Golshifteh Farahani and Vincent Macaigne and Louis Garrel carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt4176556 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.