SITCOM (Original title)
Date: 1997 (Copyright)Country: FranceDirector: François Ozon
Production company billing: ©1997. Fidélité Productions/Le Studio Canal + dépôt légal: 1997 Fidélité Productions presents In co-production with Le Studio Canal + With the participation of Canal + a film by François Ozon [logo] Dolby In Colour Subtitles visa d'exploitation no. 92 649 world sales: Celluloïd Dreams raw stock: Kodak
Synopsis: A contented, suburban family undergoes transformation when, one day, Dad brings home a laboratory rat. Lampoon of television sitcom shows.
Genres: Comedy, Thriller
Subjects: Family, Relationships, Desires
Releases
Date: 1998Country: FranceRelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - Sound - DolbyRuntime: 80 mins Subtitles: French
Title: Home movies: reviews: no-zone layerAuthor: GILBEY, Ryan Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of a five-disc box set of Francois Ozon's films. The titles are: SOUS LE SABLE, GOUTTES D'EAU SUR PIERRES BRULANTES, Les AMANTS CRIMINELS, SITCOM, REGARDE LA MER.
In: Sight and Sound v10 n1 January 2000 Page: 66
Title: Video reviews: retailAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n116 February 1999 Page: 28
Title: New filmsAuthor: LEWIS, Trevor Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v9 n1 January 1999 Pages: 10-13
Title: Reality is too shockingAuthor: FALCON, Richard Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about how the new European cinema wants to outrage its audience but wonders if audiences are still shockable. Examines Francois Ozon's SITCOM, Lars von Trier's The IDIOTS and Gaspar Noe's SEUL CONTRE TOUS.
In: Sight and Sound v9 n1 January 1999 Pages: 56-57
Title: ReviewsAuthor: ROMNEY, Jonathan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film (epd) n4 April 1999 Page: 38
Title: SitcomAuthor: GANSERA, Rainer Article type: ReviewLanguage: German
In: Neon January 1999 Page: 87
Title: New filmsAuthor: MAHLER, Kevin Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Dienst v52 n6 16 Mar 1999 Page: 28
Title: SitcomAuthor: RAHAYEL, Oliver Article type: ReviewLanguage: German
In: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n6 13 Feb 1999 Page: [53] [in inset: Kinofenster 2/99]
Title: SitcomAuthor: HEINZELMANN, Herbert Article type: ReviewLanguage: German
In: Film Tutti i Film della Stagione v5 n38 Mar/Apr 1999 Pages: 19-20
Title: RELEASESAuthor: GANDOLFI, Marzia Article type: CreditsLanguage: Italian
In: Cineforum n386 Jul/Aug 1999 Pages: 29-30
Title: [Cineforum - n386 Jul/Aug 1999: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: Italian
In: Premiere n255 June 1998 Cannes Page: 65
Title: [Premiere - n255 June 1998 Cannes: no known title]Author: LIBIOT, Eric Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
Description: In Cannes 1998 International Film Festival.
In: Premiere n255 June 1998 Cannes Page: 90
Title: Natural born ProvoAuthor: CARRIÈRE, Christophe Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: Interviewed at the 1998 Cannes International Film Festival about SITCOM (in Semaine de la Critique)
In: Unifrance Film International Newsletter n14 February 1998 Pages: 21-22
Title: From shorts to features: François Ozon takes the long jumpAuthor: GENDRE, Christine Article type: FilmographyLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Ozon about his short films and experience of directing SITCOM.
In: Télérama n2524 27 May 1998 Pages: 42-43
Title: [Télérama - n2524 27 May 1998: no known title]Author: GUICHARD, Louis Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
Description: At Cannes International Film Festival 1998 - two reviews - for and against
In: Télérama n2524 27 May 1998 Page: 43
Title: "J'ai pris goût au péché"Author: MORICE, Jacques Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: At Cannes International Film Festival 1998 - interview with director François Ozon about SITCOM.
In: Jeune Cinéma n250 Summer 1998 Page: 50
Title: [Jeune Cinéma - n250 Summer 1998: no known title]Author: O.V. Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Grand Angle n220 November 1998 Pages: [35-36]
Title: SitcomAuthor: BUCHET, Jean-Marie Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Positif n448 June 1998 Page: 44
Title: [Positif - n448 June 1998: no known title]Author: J.-P.J. Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
Description: Brief credits and review
In: Screen International n1163 19 Jun 1998 Page: 24
Title: ReviewsAuthor: HUNTER, Allan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Variety 25 May 1998 Page: 62
Title: Film reviewsAuthor: NESSELSON, Lisa Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film Ireland n68 Dec/Jan 1998 Page: 33
Title: ReviewsAuthor: DALY, Nick Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Author: GRIFFITHS, Robin Pages: 227 p.
Title: Shooting the family: transnational media and intercultural values
Author: PISTERS, Patricia Pages: 224 pages
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(1)
Film materials(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1345316
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Date: 1997 (Copyright)Country: FranceDirector: François Ozon
Production company billing: ©1997. Fidélité Productions/Le Studio Canal + dépôt légal: 1997 Fidélité Productions presents In co-production with Le Studio Canal + With the participation of Canal + a film by François Ozon [logo] Dolby In Colour Subtitles visa d'exploitation no. 92 649 world sales: Celluloïd Dreams raw stock: Kodak
Synopsis: A contented, suburban family undergoes transformation when, one day, Dad brings home a laboratory rat. Lampoon of television sitcom shows.
Genres: Comedy, Thriller
Subjects: Family, Relationships, Desires
Releases
Date: 1998Country: FranceRelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - Sound - DolbyRuntime: 80 mins Subtitles: French
Credits
(34)
Production Company: Fidélité Productions, In Co-production with: Le Studio Canal+, With the Participation of: Canal+, Producer: Olivier Delbosc, Producer: Marc Missonnier, Fidélité Productions: Carine Hazan, Fidélité Productions: Ronald Kirjner, Daniel Centur, Unit Production Manager: Gaï Assouline, Production Manager: Paul Raoux, Assistant Director (1st): Jean-Guillaume Mathieu, Assistant Director (2nd): Guylaine Huet, Script Supervisor: Maureen Meyer, Screenplay/Dialogue: François Ozon, Director of Photography: Yorick Le Saux, Editor: Dominique Pétrot, Art Director: Angélique Puron, Assistant Art Director: Annie Onchalo, Costumes: Hervé Poeydemenge, Evelyne Dandry's Wardrobe: Yves Saint-Laurent, François Marthouret's Wardrobe: Yves Saint-Laurent, Make-up: Agnès Morlhigem, Titles/Opticals: Arane, Original Music: Éric Neveux, Music Co-ordinator: Irène Toporkoff, Sound Engineer: François Guillaume, Sound Mixer: Benoît Hillebrant, Sound Editor: Benoît Hillebrant, Sound Effects: Christophe Bourreau, Recorder: Hervé Buirette, Subtitles: Sionann O'Neill, Laser Subtitling: Titra Laser, Rat Trainer: Bruno Salvatore
Cast
(13)
Évelyne Dandry (Hélène, the mother), François Marthouret (Jean, the father), Marina de Van (Sophie, the daughter), Adrien de Van (Nicolas, the son), Stéphane Rideau (David), Lucia Sanchez (Maria), Jules-Emmanuel Eyoum Deido (Abdu), Jean Douchet (psychotherapist), Sébastien Charles (guy with courgettes, group session), Vincent Vizioz (guy with red-hair, group session), Kiwani Cojo (pierced guy, group session), Gilles Frilay (guy with moustache, group session), Antoine Fischer (Gregory, neighbour's little boy)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(22)
In: Sight and Sound v12 n5 May 2002 Page: 60Title: Home movies: reviews: no-zone layerAuthor: GILBEY, Ryan Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of a five-disc box set of Francois Ozon's films. The titles are: SOUS LE SABLE, GOUTTES D'EAU SUR PIERRES BRULANTES, Les AMANTS CRIMINELS, SITCOM, REGARDE LA MER.
In: Sight and Sound v10 n1 January 2000 Page: 66
Title: Video reviews: retailAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n116 February 1999 Page: 28
Title: New filmsAuthor: LEWIS, Trevor Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v9 n1 January 1999 Pages: 10-13
Title: Reality is too shockingAuthor: FALCON, Richard Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about how the new European cinema wants to outrage its audience but wonders if audiences are still shockable. Examines Francois Ozon's SITCOM, Lars von Trier's The IDIOTS and Gaspar Noe's SEUL CONTRE TOUS.
In: Sight and Sound v9 n1 January 1999 Pages: 56-57
Title: ReviewsAuthor: ROMNEY, Jonathan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film (epd) n4 April 1999 Page: 38
Title: SitcomAuthor: GANSERA, Rainer Article type: ReviewLanguage: German
In: Neon January 1999 Page: 87
Title: New filmsAuthor: MAHLER, Kevin Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Dienst v52 n6 16 Mar 1999 Page: 28
Title: SitcomAuthor: RAHAYEL, Oliver Article type: ReviewLanguage: German
In: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n6 13 Feb 1999 Page: [53] [in inset: Kinofenster 2/99]
Title: SitcomAuthor: HEINZELMANN, Herbert Article type: ReviewLanguage: German
In: Film Tutti i Film della Stagione v5 n38 Mar/Apr 1999 Pages: 19-20
Title: RELEASESAuthor: GANDOLFI, Marzia Article type: CreditsLanguage: Italian
In: Cineforum n386 Jul/Aug 1999 Pages: 29-30
Title: [Cineforum - n386 Jul/Aug 1999: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: Italian
In: Premiere n255 June 1998 Cannes Page: 65
Title: [Premiere - n255 June 1998 Cannes: no known title]Author: LIBIOT, Eric Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
Description: In Cannes 1998 International Film Festival.
In: Premiere n255 June 1998 Cannes Page: 90
Title: Natural born ProvoAuthor: CARRIÈRE, Christophe Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: Interviewed at the 1998 Cannes International Film Festival about SITCOM (in Semaine de la Critique)
In: Unifrance Film International Newsletter n14 February 1998 Pages: 21-22
Title: From shorts to features: François Ozon takes the long jumpAuthor: GENDRE, Christine Article type: FilmographyLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Ozon about his short films and experience of directing SITCOM.
In: Télérama n2524 27 May 1998 Pages: 42-43
Title: [Télérama - n2524 27 May 1998: no known title]Author: GUICHARD, Louis Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
Description: At Cannes International Film Festival 1998 - two reviews - for and against
In: Télérama n2524 27 May 1998 Page: 43
Title: "J'ai pris goût au péché"Author: MORICE, Jacques Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: At Cannes International Film Festival 1998 - interview with director François Ozon about SITCOM.
In: Jeune Cinéma n250 Summer 1998 Page: 50
Title: [Jeune Cinéma - n250 Summer 1998: no known title]Author: O.V. Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Grand Angle n220 November 1998 Pages: [35-36]
Title: SitcomAuthor: BUCHET, Jean-Marie Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Positif n448 June 1998 Page: 44
Title: [Positif - n448 June 1998: no known title]Author: J.-P.J. Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
Description: Brief credits and review
In: Screen International n1163 19 Jun 1998 Page: 24
Title: ReviewsAuthor: HUNTER, Allan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Variety 25 May 1998 Page: 62
Title: Film reviewsAuthor: NESSELSON, Lisa Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film Ireland n68 Dec/Jan 1998 Page: 33
Title: ReviewsAuthor: DALY, Nick Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(2)
Title: Queer cinema in EuropeAuthor: GRIFFITHS, Robin Pages: 227 p.
Title: Shooting the family: transnational media and intercultural values
Author: PISTERS, Patricia Pages: 224 pages
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(1)
Film materials(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1345316
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status