Rosetta
Synopsis
Young, impulsive Rosetta lives a hard and stressful life as she struggles to support herself and her alcoholic mother. Refusing all charity, she is desperate to maintain a dignified job.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-11-13
Top Cast
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Émilie Dequenne
Rosetta
Olivier Gourmet
Patron
Fabrizio Rongione
Riquet
Anne Yernaux
Mother
Bernard Marbaix
Campground Manager
Frédéric Bodson
Head of Personnel
Florian Delain
The Boss's Son
Christiane Dorval
First Saleswoman
Mireille Bailly
Second Saleswoman
Thomas Gollas
Mother's Boyfriend
Leon Michaux
First Policeman
Victor Marit
Second Policeman
Colette Regibeau
Madame Riga
Claire Tefnin
Girl in Locker Room
Sophia Leboutte
Fired Woman
Gaetano Ventura
Store Manager
Christian Neys
First Paramedic
Valentin Traversi
Second Paramedic
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 26, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 1, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
August 14, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$267K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne
- Original Score
- Jean-Pierre Cocco
- Original Title
- Rosetta
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Worldwide Gross
- $267K
- Production Studios
- Les Films du Fleuve, RTBF, ARP Sélection
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne
Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne
Jean-Pierre Cocco
Alain Marcoen
Marie-Hélène Dozo
Luc Dardenne, Michèle Pétin, Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Laurent Pétin
Department Leadership Roster
Marie-Hélène Dozo
Editor
Luc Dardenne
Producer
Alain Marcoen
Director of Photography
Jean-Pierre Dardenne
Director
Michèle Pétin
Producer
Jean-Pierre Dardenne
Producer
Jean-Pierre Cocco
Original Music Composer
Luc Dardenne
Director
Laurent Pétin
Producer
Monic Parelle
Costume Design
Igor Gabriel
Production Design
Jean-Pierre Dardenne
Writer
Luc Dardenne
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rosetta
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rosetta about?
Young, impulsive Rosetta lives a hard and stressful life as she struggles to support herself and her alcoholic mother. Refusing all charity, she is desperate to maintain a dignified job.
Who directed Rosetta?
Rosetta was directed by Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne.
Who stars in Rosetta?
The principal cast of Rosetta includes Émilie Dequenne, Olivier Gourmet, Fabrizio Rongione, Anne Yernaux, Bernard Marbaix.
When was Rosetta released and how long is it?
Rosetta was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
How much did Rosetta make at the box office?
Rosetta grossed $267K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Rosetta?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rosetta was composed by Jean-Pierre Cocco.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rosetta?
Rosetta holds official age classifications: FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).