Louise (Take 2)
Synopsis
The central role of Louise is portrayed by Elodie Bouchez, who won a 1998 Cannes "Best Actress" award for The Dreamlife of Angels. When Louise has an encounter with homeless Remi (Roschdy Zem), they have a magnetic attraction, but she is already attached to illiterate shoplifter and pickpocket punk Yaya (Gerald Thomassin). Although allied with Yaya in petty crimes, Louise lives with her widowed father (Lou Castel), a devoted writer of fiction. After a Metro bum (Bruce Myers) tells her of his desire to see his young son, she plucks the kid, Gaby (Antoine de Merle), right out of school, making him the newest rookie recruited into their subway gang. Shoplifting in a department store, the young toughs escape the store's security guards by hiding in the ballet rehearsal rooms of the nearby opera. But does Louise really belong with the subway toughs, or is she just pretending? When she's arrested, Louise is forced to reexamine her lifestyle.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival, Un Certain Regard
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Siegfried
- Screenplay & Story
- Siegfried
- Original Score
- Siegfried
- Original Title
- Louise (Take 2)
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Initial Productions, Ciné Valse, Le Studio Canal+
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Siegfried
Siegfried
Siegfried
Siegfried, Vincent Buron, Hervé Lodé
Hervé Schneid
Jean Cazes, Nicolas Daguet
Department Leadership Roster
Siegfried
Director
Siegfried
Original Music Composer
Emmanuelle Pertus
Costume Design
Siegfried
Director of Photography
Vincent Buron
Director of Photography
Hervé Lodé
Director of Photography
Hervé Schneid
Editor
Giacomo Macchi
Production Design
Siegfried
Writer
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Louise (Take 2).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Louise (Take 2)
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Louise (Take 2) about?
The central role of Louise is portrayed by Elodie Bouchez, who won a 1998 Cannes "Best Actress" award for The Dreamlife of Angels. When Louise has an encounter with homeless Remi (Roschdy Zem), they have a magnetic attraction, but she is already attached to illiterate shoplifter and pickpocket punk Yaya (Gerald Thomassin). Although allied with Yaya in petty crimes, Louise lives with her widowed father (Lou Castel), a devoted writer of fiction. After a Metro bum (Bruce Myers) tells her of his desire to see his young son, she plucks the kid, Gaby (Antoine de Merle), right out of school, making him the newest rookie recruited into their subway gang. Shoplifting in a department store, the young toughs escape the store's security guards by hiding in the ballet rehearsal rooms of the nearby opera. But does Louise really belong with the subway toughs, or is she just pretending? When she's arrested, Louise is forced to reexamine her lifestyle.
Who directed Louise (Take 2)?
Louise (Take 2) was directed by Siegfried.
Who stars in Louise (Take 2)?
The principal cast of Louise (Take 2) includes Élodie Bouchez, Roschdy Zem, Gérald Thomassin, Antoine du Merle, Bruce Myers.
When was Louise (Take 2) released and how long is it?
Louise (Take 2) was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Louise (Take 2)?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Louise (Take 2) was composed by Siegfried.