The Merry Companions
Les Joyeux Compagnons ou la corde sensible
Synopsis
"It takes courage to accept growing old. It's the response to the cruelty of passing time that I wanted to film." (Xavier Liébard) A group of elderly people decided to live their journey through middle age to the fullest. United in the same small group for over fifteen years, they chose to share their vitality through song with others, those whom old age has excluded from the social, familial, and human experience. Against all odds, "The Joyful Companions" are active and committed to maintaining the social connections that bind them to life. But what strategies, tricks, and struggles they must invent to live old age with hope... Xavier Liébard Director, Writer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Xavier Liébard
- Screenplay & Story
- Xavier Liébard
- Original Score
- Ezéchiel Pailhès
- Original Title
- Les Joyeux Compagnons ou la corde sensible
- Release Date
- 13/01/2007
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- 24images
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Xavier Liébard
Xavier Liébard
Ezéchiel Pailhès
Denis Le Paven
Department Leadership Roster
Xavier Liébard
Director
Xavier Liébard
Writer
Denis Le Paven
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Merry Companions
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What is The Merry Companions about?
"It takes courage to accept growing old. It's the response to the cruelty of passing time that I wanted to film." (Xavier Liébard) A group of elderly people decided to live their journey through middle age to the fullest. United in the same small group for over fifteen years, they chose to share their vitality through song with others, those whom old age has excluded from the social, familial, and human experience. Against all odds, "The Joyful Companions" are active and committed to maintaining the social connections that bind them to life. But what strategies, tricks, and struggles they must invent to live old age with hope... Xavier Liébard Director, Writer
Who directed The Merry Companions?
The Merry Companions was directed by Xavier Liébard.
Who stars in The Merry Companions?
The principal cast of The Merry Companions includes Not specified.
When was The Merry Companions released and how long is it?
The Merry Companions was released in 2007 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for The Merry Companions?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Merry Companions was composed by Ezéchiel Pailhès.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Merry Companions?
The Merry Companions holds official age classifications: FR: TP.