Burnt Out

2006 1h 30m FR

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6.0

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★6.0TMDB · 20

Drama

Synopsis

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François Durrieux, a man in his forties, married to Clémence and father of Benjamin, has been employed for years by the firm DSBO. In order not to lose his job, he always submits to his boss's demands whether it means working after office hours, canceling planned holidays or harming his family life. However, when one night, Simon Lacaze, his best friend and colleague, commits suicide just after being fired ignominiously, François rebels...

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Olivier Gourmet
François Durrieux
Dominique Blanc
Clémence Durrieux
Julie Depardieu
Flora
Marion Cotillard
Lisa
Jean-Michel Portal
Simon Lacaze
Blandine Lenoir
Marie
François Levantal
Jean
Jeffrey Barbeau
Benjamin Durrieux

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Fabienne Godet
Writers: Franck Vassal, Fabienne Godet
Languages: French
Countries: France

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 20 years ago.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Fabienne Godet, shot by Crystel Fournier. 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 Dario Marianelli. 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 Françoise Tourmen 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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Olivier Gourmet and Dominique Blanc and Julie Depardieu carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0420884 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 20 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Fabienne Godet directs. Crystel Fournier behind the camera. Dario Marianelli scores. Françoise Tourmen cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 20 years ago.
3Directed by Fabienne Godet, shot by Crystel Fournier. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Dario Marianelli. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Françoise Tourmen shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Olivier Gourmet and Dominique Blanc and Julie Depardieu carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0420884 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 20 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.