Bowling
Synopsis
The story takes place in Carhaix, in the heart of Brittany. A small hospital, with a calm maternity clinic, where few births take place. Mathilde, a mid-wife, Firmine, a pediatric nurse, and Louise, the owner of the Carhaix bowling alley, are all friends and lead a happy existence. Catherine, director of the establishment's Human Resources, is sent to restructure the hospital and, most importantly, to eventually shut down the maternity clinic, which is losing money. Four women whose age, personalities, and origins are different, but who will form a quartet overflowing with humanity and humor as they join forces to save the clinic. Life, love, friendship, Brittany and... bowling.
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Bowling - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-10-01
Top Cast
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Catherine Frot
Catherine
Mathilde Seigner
Mathilde
Firmine Richard
Firmine
Laurence Arné
Louise
François Bureloup
Yves
Mathias Mlekuz
Erwann
Geneviève Mnich
Mme Escoffier
Frédéric Noaille
Paul
Julien Crampon
Gaël
Gilles Bataille
Le directeur de l'hôpital
Éric Naggar
Henri
Alex Lutz
L'examinateur
Samuel Chauvin
Maël
Kiliann Lorguilloux
Merlin
Georges Cadoudal
Georges
Florence Mestais
Angélique
Catherine Riaux
Secrétaire Catherine
Vladys Muller
Jeune maman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar
- Screenplay & Story
- Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar, Jean-Marie Duprez
- Original Score
- Erwann Kermorvant
- Original Title
- Bowling
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Loma Nasha, Pathé, TF1 Films Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar
Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar, Jean-Marie Duprez
Erwann Kermorvant
Myriam Vinocour
Hugues Darmois
Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar, Jérôme Seydoux, Pierre Kubel
Department Leadership Roster
Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar
Writer
Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar
Director
Jean-Marie Duprez
Writer
Hugues Darmois
Editor
Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar
Producer
Jérôme Seydoux
Producer
Pierre Kubel
Producer
Myriam Vinocour
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bowling
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What is Bowling about?
The story takes place in Carhaix, in the heart of Brittany. A small hospital, with a calm maternity clinic, where few births take place. Mathilde, a mid-wife, Firmine, a pediatric nurse, and Louise, the owner of the Carhaix bowling alley, are all friends and lead a happy existence. Catherine, director of the establishment's Human Resources, is sent to restructure the hospital and, most importantly, to eventually shut down the maternity clinic, which is losing money. Four women whose age, personalities, and origins are different, but who will form a quartet overflowing with humanity and humor as they join forces to save the clinic. Life, love, friendship, Brittany and... bowling.
Who directed Bowling?
Bowling was directed by Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar.
Who stars in Bowling?
The principal cast of Bowling includes Catherine Frot, Mathilde Seigner, Firmine Richard, Laurence Arné, François Bureloup.
When was Bowling released and how long is it?
Bowling was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Bowling?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bowling was composed by Erwann Kermorvant.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bowling?
Bowling holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).