Headwinds
Des vents contraires
Synopsis
Sarah tells Paul that she wants out of their marriage; the next day she disappears. A year later and Paul along with their children return to his childhood town to start anew after the loss of his wife and their mother.
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Headwinds / Des vents contraires (2011) - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-02-20
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Benoît Magimel
Paul Anderen
Isabelle Carré
Josée Combe
Antoine Duléry
Alex Anderen
Bouli Lanners
Monsieur Bréhel
Marie-Ange Casta
Justine Leblanc
Audrey Tautou
Sarah Anderen
Lubna Azabal
La mère de Yamine
Ramzy Bedia
Samir
Daniel Duval
Xavier
Aurore Clément
Madame Pierson
Hugo Fernández
Clement Anderen
Cassiopée Mayance
Manon Anderen
Nicolas Briançon
Commissaire Galland
Mélanie Leray
Laure Anderen
Azzedine Bouabba
Yamine Mohand
Jean-Édouard Bodziak
Lieutenant Bardas
Geneviève Robin
Madame Desisle, l'institutrice
Pascal Orveillon
Ami auto école
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 28, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jalil Lespert
- Screenplay & Story
- Jalil Lespert, Olivier Adam, Marion Laine
- Original Score
- David Moreau
- Original Title
- Des vents contraires
- Country of Origin
- France, Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Artémis Productions, WY Productions, Direct Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jalil Lespert
Jalil Lespert, Olivier Adam, Marion Laine
David Moreau
Josée Deshaies
Monica Coleman
Yannick Bolloré, Wassim Béji
Department Leadership Roster
Jalil Lespert
Director
Jalil Lespert
Screenplay
Yannick Bolloré
Producer
Wassim Béji
Producer
Sandra Berrebi
Costume Design
Alain Guffroy
Production Design
David Moreau
Original Music Composer
Monica Coleman
Editor
Josée Deshaies
Director of Photography
Olivier Adam
Screenplay
Marion Laine
Screenplay
Hyat Luszpinski
Costume Design
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Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Headwinds
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What is Headwinds about?
Sarah tells Paul that she wants out of their marriage; the next day she disappears. A year later and Paul along with their children return to his childhood town to start anew after the loss of his wife and their mother.
Who directed Headwinds?
Headwinds was directed by Jalil Lespert.
Who stars in Headwinds?
The principal cast of Headwinds includes Benoît Magimel, Isabelle Carré, Antoine Duléry, Bouli Lanners, Marie-Ange Casta.
When was Headwinds released and how long is it?
Headwinds was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Headwinds?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Headwinds was composed by David Moreau.
Is Headwinds based on a book or true story?
Headwinds is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Olivier Adam".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Headwinds?
Headwinds holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).