The Counterfeiters
Les Faux-Monnayeurs
Synopsis
The plot revolves around Bernard – a schoolfriend of Olivier's who is preparing for his bac – discovering he is a bastard and taking this as a welcome pretext for running away from home. He spends a night in Olivier's bed (where Olivier describes a recent visit to a prostitute and how he did not find the experience very enjoyable). After Bernard steals the suitcase belonging to Edouard, Olivier's uncle, and the ensuing complications, he is made Edouard's secretary. Olivier is jealous and ends up in the hands of the cynical and downright diabolical Comte de Passavant, who travels with him to the Mediterranean.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Benoît Jacquot
- Screenplay & Story
- Benoît Jacquot, André Gide
- Original Title
- Les Faux-Monnayeurs
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
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Benoît Jacquot
Benoît Jacquot, André Gide
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Benoît Jacquot
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What is The Counterfeiters about?
The plot revolves around Bernard – a schoolfriend of Olivier's who is preparing for his bac – discovering he is a bastard and taking this as a welcome pretext for running away from home. He spends a night in Olivier's bed (where Olivier describes a recent visit to a prostitute and how he did not find the experience very enjoyable). After Bernard steals the suitcase belonging to Edouard, Olivier's uncle, and the ensuing complications, he is made Edouard's secretary. Olivier is jealous and ends up in the hands of the cynical and downright diabolical Comte de Passavant, who travels with him to the Mediterranean.
Who directed The Counterfeiters?
The Counterfeiters was directed by Benoît Jacquot.
Who stars in The Counterfeiters?
The principal cast of The Counterfeiters includes Melvil Poupaud, Patrick Mille, Jules-Angelo Bigarnet, Maxime Berger, Laurence Cordier.
When was The Counterfeiters released and how long is it?
The Counterfeiters was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
Is The Counterfeiters based on a book or true story?
The Counterfeiters is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "André Gide".