The Crisis

1992 1h 35m FR

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6.9

SOLID

★6.9TMDB · 129

ComedyDrama

Synopsis

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Victor is a legal advisor who finds himself abandoned by his wife and fired the same day. He tries to seek comfort from different friends and family members, but everyone he meets is concerned with their own problems. His morale begins to falter when he realizes that no one cares about him.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Vincent Lindon
Victor Barelle
Patrick Timsit
Michou
Zabou Breitman
Isa Barelle
Maria Pacôme
Mme Barelle
Yves Robert
M. Barelle
Annick Alane
Mamie
Gilles Privat
Laurent
Michèle Laroque
Martine

Credits

Behind the camera

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

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ERA

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

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.

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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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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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Vincent Lindon and Patrick Timsit and Zabou Breitman carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0104025 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

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

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134 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.
3Directed by Coline Serreau, shot by Robert Alazraki. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Catherine Renault shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Vincent Lindon and Patrick Timsit and Zabou Breitman carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0104025 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.