Hello Goodbye
Synopsis
French film icons Gérard Depardieu and Fanny Ardant star in this romantic comedy about a Parisian couple in their fifties who share a comfortable life, a beautiful home, a posh country club and a midlife crisis. Following a dream vacation to Israel where Alain (Depardieu) explores his Jewish roots, Gisèle (Ardant) insists they change their life and move to Tel Aviv. While Gisèle, a Jewish convert, finds her new life inspiring; Alain fights to embrace Hebrew, Jewish tradition and a new circumcision. Will Alain and Gisèle learn whether Shalom represents Hello or Goodbye?
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Gérard Depardieu
Alain Gaash
Fanny Ardant
Gisèle Gaash
Jean Benguigui
Simon Gash
Lior Ashkenazi
Yossi
Gilles Gaston-Dreyfus
Siletsky
Manu Payet
Shapiro
Jean-Michel Lahmi
Saint-Alban
Clémentine Poidatz
Gladys
Julien Baumgartner
Nicolas
Jean-François Elberg
M. Sapin
Françoise Christophe
La Mère d'Alain
Alix de Konopka
Mme Gash
Claudine Baschet
La Grand-Mère
Muriel Combeau
Mme Saint-Alban
Sasson Gabai
Le Chef de la Police
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 20, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Graham Guit
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Lellouche
- Original Title
- Hello Goodbye
- Country of Origin
- France, Israel, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Babe Film, Metro Communications, United King Films, Film Kairòs, SND Films, Linkia Films, La Filmerie, Markus Films, Canal+, TPS Star
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Graham Guit
Michael Lellouche
Gérard Sterin
Marie-Blanche Colonna
Fabio Conversi, Leon Edery, Moshe Edery, Francesco Pamphili, David Silber
Department Leadership Roster
Graham Guit
Director
Michael Lellouche
Writer
Fabio Conversi
Producer
Leon Edery
Producer
Moshe Edery
Producer
Francesco Pamphili
Producer
David Silber
Producer
Marie-Blanche Colonna
Editor
Gérard Sterin
Director of Photography
William Abello
Production Design
Inbal Shuki
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hello Goodbye
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What is Hello Goodbye about?
French film icons Gérard Depardieu and Fanny Ardant star in this romantic comedy about a Parisian couple in their fifties who share a comfortable life, a beautiful home, a posh country club and a midlife crisis. Following a dream vacation to Israel where Alain (Depardieu) explores his Jewish roots, Gisèle (Ardant) insists they change their life and move to Tel Aviv. While Gisèle, a Jewish convert, finds her new life inspiring; Alain fights to embrace Hebrew, Jewish tradition and a new circumcision. Will Alain and Gisèle learn whether Shalom represents Hello or Goodbye?
Who directed Hello Goodbye?
Hello Goodbye was directed by Graham Guit.
Who stars in Hello Goodbye?
The principal cast of Hello Goodbye includes Gérard Depardieu, Fanny Ardant, Jean Benguigui, Lior Ashkenazi, Gilles Gaston-Dreyfus.
When was Hello Goodbye released and how long is it?
Hello Goodbye was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hello Goodbye?
Hello Goodbye holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).