Fanfan

1993 1h 29m FR

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6.3

MID

★6.3TMDB · 103

RomanceComedy

Synopsis

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After seeing the initial passion and romance fade into a series of routine and boring relationships, Alexandre (Vincent Perez) concludes that romance ends when sex enters into a relationship. Determined to prevent this from happening with his latest love-interest—a sexy young woman named Fanfan (Sophie Marceau)—he decides that platonic love is the solution. Despite the wonderful, romantic, and inventive ways Alexandre finds for them to spend time together, Fanfan is left disappointed by his refusal to make love to her. Their exciting relationship becomes jeopardized by Alexandre's unwillingness to change his new approach to love.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Sophie Marceau
Fanfan
Vincent Perez
Alexandre
Marine Delterme
Laure
Gérard Séty
Ti
Bruno Todeschini
Paul
Arielle Sémenoff
La mère de Laure
Marcel Maréchal
Le père de Fanfan
Gérard Caillaud
Le père de Laure

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Alexandre Jardin
Writers: Alexandre Jardin
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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ERA

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

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Alexandre Jardin, shot by Jean-Yves Le Mener. 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 Nicolas Jorelle. 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 Joëlle Hache 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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Sophie Marceau and Vincent Perez and Marine Delterme carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0106866 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Alexandre Jardin directs. Jean-Yves Le Mener behind the camera. Nicolas Jorelle scores. Joëlle Hache cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

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189 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
233 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Directed by Alexandre Jardin, shot by Jean-Yves Le Mener. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Nicolas Jorelle. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Joëlle Hache shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Sophie Marceau and Vincent Perez and Marine Delterme carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0106866 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.