Violette
Changer l'Eau des Fleurs
Synopsis
Violette Toussaint, a cemetery caretaker in a small town in Burgundy, is a unique observer and a compassionate listener. Her peaceful life is filled by conversations with quirky cemetery workers and the many visitors who share their stories of love, loss, and life. However, her routine is disrupted when a local police chief arrives at her door with an unusual request. As they grow closer, Violette comes to understand that the truth behind long-buried mysteries in her past must be uncovered if she wants to take another chance on life and, against all odds, love.
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Official Teaser Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-10-13
Top Cast
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Leïla Bekhti
Violette Toussaint
Matthias Schoenaerts
Philippe Toussaint
Anouk Grinberg
Melvil Poupaud
Alban Lenoir
Sergio Castellitto
Philippe Uchan
Dominique Pinon
Natacha Lindinger
Elodie Batard Gaultier
Léonine
Philippe Rebbot
Clotilde Mollet
Claire Nadeau
Émilie Gavois-Kahn
Bruno Lochet
Juliette Thierry-Mieg
Sarah Bauer
Eloïse Petit
Axelle Simon
Mme Pinto
Release History & Theatrical Window
Zurich Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Pierre Jeunet
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Guillaume Laurant, Valérie Perrin
- Original Title
- Changer l'Eau des Fleurs
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy, Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Production Studios
- 24 25 Films, Palomar, StudioCanal, France 2 Cinéma, Panache Productions, La Compagnie Cinématographique
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Pierre Jeunet
Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Guillaume Laurant, Valérie Perrin
Thomas Hardmeier
Hervé Schneid
Jean-Marc Deschamps, Benjamin Hess, Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Carlo Degli Esposti, Nicola Serra
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Pierre Jeunet
Director
Jean-Pierre Jeunet
Screenplay
Guillaume Laurant
Screenplay
Jean-Pierre Jeunet
Producer
Thomas Hardmeier
Director of Photography
Hervé Schneid
Editor
Aline Bonetto
Production Design
Madeline Fontaine
Costume Design
Alain Carsoux
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jeremie Leroux
Visual Effects Supervisor
Valérie Perrin
Screenplay
Carlo Degli Esposti
Producer
Nicola Serra
Producer
Thibault Gast
Producer
Matthias Weber
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Violette
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What is Violette about?
Violette Toussaint, a cemetery caretaker in a small town in Burgundy, is a unique observer and a compassionate listener. Her peaceful life is filled by conversations with quirky cemetery workers and the many visitors who share their stories of love, loss, and life. However, her routine is disrupted when a local police chief arrives at her door with an unusual request. As they grow closer, Violette comes to understand that the truth behind long-buried mysteries in her past must be uncovered if she wants to take another chance on life and, against all odds, love.
Who directed Violette?
Violette was directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet.
Who stars in Violette?
The principal cast of Violette includes Leïla Bekhti, Matthias Schoenaerts, Anouk Grinberg, Melvil Poupaud, Alban Lenoir.
When was Violette released and how long is it?
Violette was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 2h 12m.
Is Violette based on a book or true story?
Violette is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Valérie Perrin".