Demented
Le dernier des fous
“Martin wanted a family. Instead he got a gun.”
Synopsis
It’s summer and the beginning of the long vacation period for eleven-year-old Martin, who lives on a farm, and, at a loss, observes his family’s disintegration : his mother lives locked-up in her room ; his older brother, who he adores, drowns himself in drink ; and his father, dominated by Martin’s grandmother, is a helpless onlooker to the family’s collapse. Although Mistigri, his cat, and Malika, the Moroccan maid, afford him some comfort, Martin is determined to put an end to this confusion.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Laurent Achard
- Screenplay & Story
- Laurent Achard, Timothy Findley, Nathalie Najem
- Original Title
- Le dernier des fous
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Versus Production, Agat Films & Cie / Ex Nihilo, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Laurent Achard
Laurent Achard, Timothy Findley, Nathalie Najem
Georges Diane, Philippe Van Leeuw
Jean-Christophe Hym
Robert Guédiguian, Dominique Barneaud
Department Leadership Roster
Laurent Achard
Director
Laurent Achard
Writer
Nathalie Najem
Writer
Robert Guédiguian
Producer
Dominique Barneaud
Producer
Jean-Christophe Hym
Editor
Georges Diane
Director of Photography
Philippe Van Leeuw
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Demented
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What is Demented about?
It’s summer and the beginning of the long vacation period for eleven-year-old Martin, who lives on a farm, and, at a loss, observes his family’s disintegration : his mother lives locked-up in her room ; his older brother, who he adores, drowns himself in drink ; and his father, dominated by Martin’s grandmother, is a helpless onlooker to the family’s collapse. Although Mistigri, his cat, and Malika, the Moroccan maid, afford him some comfort, Martin is determined to put an end to this confusion.
Who directed Demented?
Demented was directed by Laurent Achard.
Who stars in Demented?
The principal cast of Demented includes Julien Cochelin, Annie Cordy, Pascal Cervo, Dominique Reymond, Jean-Yves Chatelais.
When was Demented released and how long is it?
Demented was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Is Demented based on a book or true story?
Demented is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Timothy Findley".