Stolen Life
Voleur de vie
Synopsis
Three women live together in an old rectory on the seashore. Alda lends her body to a string of carnal relationships but never commits her feelings. Olga, the elder sister, has opted for a reclusive life as the soul of the household. Her daughter, Sigga, is a young adolescent. The house harbors a finely balanced marriage between desire and memory—until Olga’s destiny tips the scales.
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Emmanuelle Béart
Alda
Sandrine Bonnaire
Olga
André Dussollier
Jakob
Vahina Giocante
Sigga
Eric Ruf
Yann
André Marcon
Steindor
Bulle Ogier
La dame du cimetière
François Chattot
Le père
Nathalie Richard
La femme de Yann
Rudi Rosenberg
Peter
Françoise Le Treut
La laborantine
Geneviève Robin-Treguer
Femme de Steindor
Julien Simon
Le recteur
Erika Vandelet
Professeur blonde
Émile Morel
L'élève de Beckett
Orane Tronçay
Enfant laboratoire
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yves Angelo
- Screenplay & Story
- Yves Angelo, Nancy Huston
- Original Score
- Angélique Ionatos
- Original Title
- Voleur de vie
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yves Angelo
Yves Angelo, Nancy Huston, Steinunn Sigurdardottir
Angélique Ionatos
Pierre Lhomme
Thierry Derocles
Bernard Marescot, Jean-Louis Livi
Department Leadership Roster
Yves Angelo
Director
Pierre Lhomme
Director of Photography
Yves Angelo
Screenplay
Angélique Ionatos
Original Music Composer
Nancy Huston
Screenplay
Yvonne Sassinot de Nesle
Costume Design
Jean-Baptiste Poirot
Production Design
Thierry Derocles
Editor
Jean-Louis Livi
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stolen Life
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What is Stolen Life about?
Three women live together in an old rectory on the seashore. Alda lends her body to a string of carnal relationships but never commits her feelings. Olga, the elder sister, has opted for a reclusive life as the soul of the household. Her daughter, Sigga, is a young adolescent. The house harbors a finely balanced marriage between desire and memory—until Olga’s destiny tips the scales.
Who directed Stolen Life?
Stolen Life was directed by Yves Angelo.
Who stars in Stolen Life?
The principal cast of Stolen Life includes Emmanuelle Béart, Sandrine Bonnaire, André Dussollier, Vahina Giocante, Eric Ruf.
When was Stolen Life released and how long is it?
Stolen Life was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Stolen Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Stolen Life was composed by Angélique Ionatos.
Is Stolen Life based on a book or true story?
Stolen Life is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Steinunn Sigurdardottir".