Siméon

1992 1h 55m FR

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6.2

MID

★6.2TMDB · 6

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Synopsis

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The ghost of a music teacher pushes a young mechanic to start a career in music.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Jean-Claude Duverger
Siméon
Jacob Desvarieux
Isidore
Jocelyne Béroard
Roselyne
Lucinda Messager
Orélie
Albert Lirvat
Albert
Jean-Michel Martial
Max
Jean-Claude Naimro
Charlie
Pascal Légitimus
Philomene Junior

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Euzhan Palcy
Writers: Euzhan Palcy, Jean-Pierre Rumeau, Euzhan Palcy
Languages: French
Countries: France, Guadaloupe, Martinique

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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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2 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: France, Guadaloupe, Martinique.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Euzhan Palcy, shot by Philippe Welt. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 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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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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6 / 8

CAST

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Jean-Claude Duverger and Jacob Desvarieux and Jocelyne Béroard carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0105412 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 6 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Euzhan Palcy directs. Philippe Welt behind the camera. Bruno Coulais scores. Marie-Josèphe Yoyotte cuts. Produced in France, Guadaloupe, Martinique. Dialogue in French.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

134 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2International production across 3 countries: France, Guadaloupe, Martinique.
3Directed by Euzhan Palcy, shot by Philippe Welt. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Bruno Coulais. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Marie-Josèphe Yoyotte shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Jean-Claude Duverger and Jacob Desvarieux and Jocelyne Béroard carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0105412 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 6 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.