Singing Jailbirds

2022 1h 46m FR

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6.0

MID

★6.0TMDB · 28

MusicComedyDrama

Synopsis

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Luc, a renowned opera singer, agrees to run a singing workshop at a women’s prison over the course of a summer. Although initially wary of him, Carole, Jeannine, Noor, Jess, Marzena and Catherine eventually capture his full attention. Luc soon finds himself confronted by the unpredictable and clashing temperaments of these challenging inmates, whilst the prison is in turmoil. How will he manage to harmonise their voices? Will he be able – and at what cost – to make them feel a semblance of freedom through song?

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Alex Lutz
Luc
Agnès Jaoui
Catherine
Veerle Baetens
Carole
Hafsia Herzi
Jess
Marie Berto
Jeanine
Fatima Berriah
Noor
Anna Najder
Marzena
Emmanuelle Bonmariage
Benezet

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Étienne Comar
Writers: Étienne Comar, Raphaële Moussafir, Marine Ninaud Bromberg
Languages: French
Countries: France, Belgium

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ERA

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Released 4 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Belgium.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Étienne Comar, shot by Colin Lévêque. 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 Arthur Simonini. 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 Monica Coleman 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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Alex Lutz and Agnès Jaoui and Veerle Baetens carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt13038218 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 28 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Étienne Comar directs. Colin Lévêque behind the camera. Arthur Simonini scores. Monica Coleman cuts. Produced in France, Belgium. Dialogue in French.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 4 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: France, Belgium.
3Directed by Étienne Comar, shot by Colin Lévêque. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Arthur Simonini. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Monica Coleman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Alex Lutz and Agnès Jaoui and Veerle Baetens carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt13038218 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 28 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.