Adieu
Synopsis
Under threat in Algeria, Ismahel emigrates to France where he wants to live and work, with the hope that the people he's fleeing from will forget him the time he is away. In the letters that he writes to the daughter that he left behind in his homeland, he tells his own story in the guise of the biblical tale of Jonas and the Whale. Somewhere in France, an elderly farmer has just lost his young son. His three other children help him as much as they can to get through the trial of the funeral, but the ceremony is halted when the old man falls ill. The two stories unfold parallel to each other and are alternated.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arnaud des Pallières
- Screenplay & Story
- Arnaud des Pallières
- Original Score
- Thierry Machuel, Martin Wheeler
- Original Title
- Adieu
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Studios
- Les Films d'Ici
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arnaud des Pallières
Arnaud des Pallières
Thierry Machuel, Martin Wheeler
Julien Hirsch
Arnaud des Pallières
Serge Lalou, Marie Guirauden
Department Leadership Roster
Arnaud des Pallières
Director
Arnaud des Pallières
Writer
Nathalie du Roscoat
Costume Design
François Girard
Production Design
Thierry Machuel
Original Music Composer
Julien Hirsch
Director of Photography
Serge Lalou
Producer
Arnaud des Pallières
Editor
Martin Wheeler
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Adieu
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Adieu about?
Under threat in Algeria, Ismahel emigrates to France where he wants to live and work, with the hope that the people he's fleeing from will forget him the time he is away. In the letters that he writes to the daughter that he left behind in his homeland, he tells his own story in the guise of the biblical tale of Jonas and the Whale. Somewhere in France, an elderly farmer has just lost his young son. His three other children help him as much as they can to get through the trial of the funeral, but the ceremony is halted when the old man falls ill. The two stories unfold parallel to each other and are alternated.
Who directed Adieu?
Adieu was directed by Arnaud des Pallières.
Who stars in Adieu?
The principal cast of Adieu includes Olivier Gourmet, Michael Lonsdale, Laurent Lucas, Axel Bogousslavsky, Thierry Bosc.
When was Adieu released and how long is it?
Adieu was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for Adieu?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Adieu was composed by Thierry Machuel, Martin Wheeler.