The Tombs

2002 0h 15m FR

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7.7

BANGER

★7.7TMDB · 3

Synopsis

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At a mundane evening, Joseph recalls the strange love affair he lived with a young widow, met during a visit to Père-Lachaise. But was it really a love story?

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Lambert Wilson
Joseph
Carole Weiss
La Veuve
Kad Merad
Gustave
Paul Chariéras
Henri
Louis Bonnet
Pierre
Daniel Benoin
Louis
Michel Caccia
L'homme distingué

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Christophe Barratier
Writers: Guy de Maupassant, Christophe Barratier
Languages: French

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RUNTIME

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Tight 15-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 24 years ago.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Christophe Barratier, shot by Dominique Gentil. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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7 / 8

ERA

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Lambert Wilson and Carole Weiss and Kad Merad carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0328550 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Christophe Barratier directs. Dominique Gentil behind the camera. Bruno Coulais scores. Catherine Kelber cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Dialogue in French.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 15-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 24 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Christophe Barratier, shot by Dominique Gentil. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Bruno Coulais. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Catherine Kelber shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Lambert Wilson and Carole Weiss and Kad Merad carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0328550 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.