Chimère
Synopsis
Lovers Beatrice Dalle and Wadeck Stanczak can't quite cope with the situation when Dalle becomes pregnant. Stanczak fears that his future as an architect will be scuttled by any parental responsibilities. For her part, Dalle wants to keep the baby, but she also wants to keep Stanczak. Attempting to smooth the waters is the couple's mutual friend Francis Frappat. Chimere was the second feature-film project for director Claire Devers, who rose to prominence on the strength of her award-winning maiden effort Black and White.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claire Devers
- Screenplay & Story
- Arlette Langmann, Claire Devers
- Original Score
- John Surman
- Original Title
- Chimère
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- France 3 Cinéma, Cinéa, Christian Bourgois Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claire Devers
Arlette Langmann, Claire Devers
John Surman
Renato Berta
Hélène Viard
Department Leadership Roster
Claire Devers
Director
Arlette Langmann
Writer
Claire Devers
Writer
Hélène Viard
Editor
Renato Berta
Director of Photography
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Movies
1989
1989
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chimère
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What is Chimère about?
Lovers Beatrice Dalle and Wadeck Stanczak can't quite cope with the situation when Dalle becomes pregnant. Stanczak fears that his future as an architect will be scuttled by any parental responsibilities. For her part, Dalle wants to keep the baby, but she also wants to keep Stanczak. Attempting to smooth the waters is the couple's mutual friend Francis Frappat. Chimere was the second feature-film project for director Claire Devers, who rose to prominence on the strength of her award-winning maiden effort Black and White.
Who directed Chimère?
Chimère was directed by Claire Devers.
Who stars in Chimère?
The principal cast of Chimère includes Béatrice Dalle, Wadeck Stanczak, Francis Frappat, Julie Bataille, Robert Deslandes.
When was Chimère released and how long is it?
Chimère was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Chimère?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chimère was composed by John Surman.