- BFI identifier476115
- Date1999 (Copyright)
- Production countryJapan, Switzerland, France, Germany
- Production companyAréna Films (Paris), Pola Production, Théo Films, France 2 Cinéma, Pandora Filmproduktion, Euro Space, Vega Film, Canal+, La Sept ARTE, ARD, Degeto Film, Télévision Suisse Romande, Filmstiftung NRW, Eurimages Conseil de l'Europe, Filmstiftung NRW, FFA - Filmförderungsanstalt, CNC - Centre national de la cinématographie, Procirep, L' Office Fédéral de la Culture Suisse du Département Fédéral de l'Intérieur, Amuse Inc., Digital Media Lab, TV Tokyo, Taiwa Inc, Dentsu
- SynopsisDrama. Pierre is a young man who seemingly has it all: a wealthy life due to the success of his recently published novel, a caring, chic mother and an adoring fianceé. The idyll is marred by constantly troubling dreams and the fear of being followed by a long-haired woman. When Pierre finally manages to confront the mysterious stranger, she tells him her story - she is his sister. This meeting and exposure to his sister's lifestyle encourage Pierre to give up his wealthy life to travel to Paris with her, in order to write a novel with a "real" story. (Synopsis)
- Genre
- CategoryFiction
- Credits
- CastGuillaume Depardieu (Pierre Valombreuse)
Katerina Golubeva (Isabelle)
Catherine Deneuve (Marie)
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Title
POLA X (Original)
PIERRE, OU LES AMBIGUITÉS (Alternative)
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