La Joie de vivre
Synopsis
At the end of the 19th century, an orphan comes to live with her aunt and uncle in Normandy. The girl is taken in not only out of philanthropy, but because she has a large inheritance that is held in trust. The child grows up and is attracted to her cousin, an underachieving airhead, whom she later helps out of financial difficulties as a young woman. After her aunt's death, she takes over the household and helps the family financially. The planned marriage to her cousin fails when a rival appears. This is the story of a selfless woman who, despite her disappointments and low lives, refuses to let them take the joy out of life.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Pierre Améris
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Pierre Améris, Murielle Magellan, Émile Zola
- Original Score
- Stéphane Moucha
- Original Title
- La Joie de vivre
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Escazal Films, ARTE, France 2
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Pierre Améris
Jean-Pierre Améris, Murielle Magellan, Émile Zola
Stéphane Moucha
Gérard Simon
Jacqueline Mariani
Denis Carot, Sophie Révil
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Pierre Améris
Director
Jean-Pierre Améris
Writer
Murielle Magellan
Writer
Gérard Simon
Director of Photography
Denis Carot
Producer
Sophie Révil
Producer
Claire Gerard-Hirne
Costume Design
Jacqueline Mariani
Editor
Stéphane Moucha
Original Music Composer
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What is La Joie de vivre about?
At the end of the 19th century, an orphan comes to live with her aunt and uncle in Normandy. The girl is taken in not only out of philanthropy, but because she has a large inheritance that is held in trust. The child grows up and is attracted to her cousin, an underachieving airhead, whom she later helps out of financial difficulties as a young woman. After her aunt's death, she takes over the household and helps the family financially. The planned marriage to her cousin fails when a rival appears. This is the story of a selfless woman who, despite her disappointments and low lives, refuses to let them take the joy out of life.
Who directed La Joie de vivre?
La Joie de vivre was directed by Jean-Pierre Améris.
Who stars in La Joie de vivre?
The principal cast of La Joie de vivre includes Anaïs Demoustier, Swann Arlaud, Marianne Basler, Jean-François Balmer, Alain Libolt.
When was La Joie de vivre released and how long is it?
La Joie de vivre was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for La Joie de vivre?
The original motion picture soundtrack for La Joie de vivre was composed by Stéphane Moucha.
Is La Joie de vivre based on a book or true story?
La Joie de vivre is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Émile Zola".
What is the age rating and content advisory for La Joie de vivre?
La Joie de vivre holds official age classifications: FR: TP.