Louise
“Aix-en-Provence 2025”
Synopsis
A huge success when it premiered at the Opéra-Comique in 1900, Gustave Charpentier’s (1860-1956) “musical novel in four acts and five scenes” was panned by the critics, who considered its depiction of female desire and its heroine’s rebellion against her family to be scandalous. In this new reading, Christof Loy (Salomé) – famous for his meticulous productions, precise direction and refined aesthetic – has detected beneath the innovative theme of female emancipation an unspoken aspect of Charpentier’s libretto: the toxic family relationship in which Louise finds herself trapped, and the hold that her possessive – even abusive – father exerts over her with the complicity of her mother. Keen to tell the story without judging the characters, the director draws the audience into Louise’s subconscious, highlighting the darker side of a society that, far from emancipating its daughters, only offers them cheap romance as a deflection from the frustrations of their limited prospects.
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Elsa Dreisig
Louise
Adam Smith
Julien / Le Noctambule
Sophie Koch
La Mère / La Première d’atelier
Nicolas Courjal
Le Père, Le Chiffonnier
Grégoire Mour
Un Marchand d’habits / Le Pape des fous
Annick Massis
La Balayeuse
Marianne Croux
Irma
Carol Garcia
Gertrude
Karolina Bengtsson
Camille
Marie-Thérèse Keller
Madeleine
Julie Pasturaud
Élise / La petite Chiffonnière
Marion Lebègue
Suzanne / La Glaneuse de charbon
Jennifer Courcier
Blanche, La Plieuse de journaux
Céleste Pinel
L’Apprentie, Le Gavroche
Frédéric Caton
Le Bricoleur
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christof Loy
- Screenplay & Story
- Gustave Charpentier
- Original Score
- Gustave Charpentier
- Original Title
- Louise
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 51m
- Production Studios
- Festival d'Aix-en-Provence
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christof Loy
Gustave Charpentier
Gustave Charpentier
Department Leadership Roster
Christof Loy
Director
Robby Duiveman
Costume Design
Gustave Charpentier
Original Music Composer
Gustave Charpentier
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Louise
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Louise about?
A huge success when it premiered at the Opéra-Comique in 1900, Gustave Charpentier’s (1860-1956) “musical novel in four acts and five scenes” was panned by the critics, who considered its depiction of female desire and its heroine’s rebellion against her family to be scandalous. In this new reading, Christof Loy (Salomé) – famous for his meticulous productions, precise direction and refined aesthetic – has detected beneath the innovative theme of female emancipation an unspoken aspect of Charpentier’s libretto: the toxic family relationship in which Louise finds herself trapped, and the hold that her possessive – even abusive – father exerts over her with the complicity of her mother. Keen to tell the story without judging the characters, the director draws the audience into Louise’s subconscious, highlighting the darker side of a society that, far from emancipating its daughters, only offers them cheap romance as a deflection from the frustrations of their limited prospects.
Who directed Louise?
Louise was directed by Christof Loy.
Who stars in Louise?
The principal cast of Louise includes Elsa Dreisig, Adam Smith, Sophie Koch, Nicolas Courjal, Grégoire Mour.
When was Louise released and how long is it?
Louise was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Louise?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Louise was composed by Gustave Charpentier.