The Sanguinaires
Les sanguinaires
Synopsis
In December of 1999, François organizes a retreat to a small island for himself, some friends, and their children to avoid the craziness of Paris during the turn of the millennium. Things quickly become tense between François and the young man who is the island's caretaker. Boredom and bickering add to the growing foreboding. By the end, will millennial noise in Paris seem mild in comparison to violence in the pastoral retreat?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Laurent Cantet
- Screenplay & Story
- Laurent Cantet, Gilles Marchand
- Original Title
- Les sanguinaires
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- La Sept-Arte, Haut et Court
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Laurent Cantet
Laurent Cantet, Gilles Marchand
Pierre Milon
Robin Campillo
Carole Scotta, Caroline Benjo, Simon Arnal, Pierre Chevalier
Department Leadership Roster
Laurent Cantet
Director
Robin Campillo
Editor
Laurent Cantet
Screenplay
Gilles Marchand
Screenplay
Carole Scotta
Producer
Caroline Benjo
Producer
Simon Arnal
Producer
Pierre Chevalier
Producer
Pierre Milon
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sanguinaires
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What is The Sanguinaires about?
In December of 1999, François organizes a retreat to a small island for himself, some friends, and their children to avoid the craziness of Paris during the turn of the millennium. Things quickly become tense between François and the young man who is the island's caretaker. Boredom and bickering add to the growing foreboding. By the end, will millennial noise in Paris seem mild in comparison to violence in the pastoral retreat?
Who directed The Sanguinaires?
The Sanguinaires was directed by Laurent Cantet.
Who stars in The Sanguinaires?
The principal cast of The Sanguinaires includes Frédéric Pierrot, Catherine Baugué, Jalil Lespert, Marc Adjadj, Nathalie Bensard.
When was The Sanguinaires released and how long is it?
The Sanguinaires was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.