Genealogies of a Crime
Généalogies d'un crime
“Is she the murderer, the victim, or both?”
Synopsis
An attorney defends a young man on trial for killing his aunt — a psychiatrist who took him in to study possible homicidal tendencies.
Top Cast
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Catherine Deneuve
Jeanne / Solange
Michel Piccoli
Georges Didier
Melvil Poupaud
René
Andrzej Seweryn
Christian
Bernadette Lafont
Esther
Monique Mélinand
Louise
Hubert Saint-Macary
Verret
Jean-Yves Gautier
Mathieu
Mathieu Amalric
Yves
Camila Mora-Scheihing
Soledad
Patrick Modiano
Bob
Jean Badin
L'avocat
Brigitte Sy
Jeanne
Laurence Clément
Aline, la secrétaire
André Engel
Psychiatre 1
Bernard Pautrat
Psychiatre 2
Massoud Hattou
Psychiatre 3
Jacques Pieiller
Le garçon de café
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raúl Ruiz
- Screenplay & Story
- Raúl Ruiz, Pascal Bonitzer
- Original Score
- Jorge Arriagada
- Original Title
- Généalogies d'un crime
- Country of Origin
- France, Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Madragoa Filmes, Gemini Films, Canal+, CNC, PROCIREP
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raúl Ruiz
Raúl Ruiz, Pascal Bonitzer
Jorge Arriagada
Stefan Ivanov
Valeria Sarmiento
Paulo Branco
Department Leadership Roster
Raúl Ruiz
Director
Raúl Ruiz
Writer
Pascal Bonitzer
Writer
Stefan Ivanov
Director of Photography
Jorge Arriagada
Original Music Composer
Valeria Sarmiento
Editor
Solange Zeitoun
Production Design
Paulo Branco
Producer
Luc Chalon
Production Design
Elisabeth Tavernier
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Genealogies of a Crime
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Genealogies of a Crime about?
An attorney defends a young man on trial for killing his aunt — a psychiatrist who took him in to study possible homicidal tendencies.
Who directed Genealogies of a Crime?
Genealogies of a Crime was directed by Raúl Ruiz.
Who stars in Genealogies of a Crime?
The principal cast of Genealogies of a Crime includes Catherine Deneuve, Michel Piccoli, Melvil Poupaud, Andrzej Seweryn, Bernadette Lafont.
When was Genealogies of a Crime released and how long is it?
Genealogies of a Crime was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Genealogies of a Crime?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Genealogies of a Crime was composed by Jorge Arriagada.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Genealogies of a Crime?
Genealogies of a Crime holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).