White Wedding

1989 1h 32m FR

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6.6

SOLID

★6.6TMDB · 133

DramaRomance

Synopsis

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A philosophy professor has an illicit affair with one of his students, a bright yet troubled girl who lives alone.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Vanessa Paradis
Mathilde Tessier
Bruno Cremer
François Hainaut
Ludmila Mikaël
Catherine Hainaut
François Négret
Carpentier
Jean Dasté
Concierge
Véronique Silver
Education Advisor
Philippe Tuin
Supervisor
Benoît Muracciole

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jean-Claude Brisseau
Writers: Jean-Claude Brisseau
Languages: French
Countries: France

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ERA

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

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jean-Claude Brisseau, shot by Romain Winding. 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 Jean Musy. 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 María Luisa García 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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Vanessa Paradis and Bruno Cremer and Ludmila Mikaël carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0097995 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Jean-Claude Brisseau directs. Romain Winding behind the camera. Jean Musy scores. María Luisa García cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

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137 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Jean-Claude Brisseau, shot by Romain Winding. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Jean Musy. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor María Luisa García shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Vanessa Paradis and Bruno Cremer and Ludmila Mikaël carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0097995 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.