Holy Lola
Synopsis
The story of a young couple, Pierre and Geraldine, and their desire for a child, which leads them on a journey of initiation to Cambodia. On their difficult and transformative adventure, they must contend with obstructive authorities and the jealousies and mistrust of a small community of would-be adoptive parents.
Top Cast
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Jacques Gamblin
Dr. Pierre Ceyssac
Isabelle Carré
Géraldine Ceyssac
Bruno Putzulu
Marco Folio
Lara Guirao
Annie
Frédéric Pierrot
Xavier
Maria Pitarresi
Sandrine Folio
Jean-Yves Roan
Michel
Séverine Caneele
Patricia
Gilles Gaston-Dreyfus
Yves Fontaine
Anne Loiret
Nicole
Philippe Saïd
Bernard
Rithy Panh
Monsieur Khieu
Daniel Langlet
Monsieur Detambel
Philippe Vieux
Jérôme
Nathalie Bécue
Sabine
Duong Vanthon
Release History & Theatrical Window
Saint-Jean-de-Luz Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 23, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.9M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bertrand Tavernier
- Screenplay & Story
- Bertrand Tavernier
- Original Score
- Henri Texier
- Original Title
- Holy Lola
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- Khmer, English, French, Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.9M
- Production Studios
- StudioCanal, Little Bear, Les Films Alain Sarde, TF1 Films Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bertrand Tavernier
Bertrand Tavernier, Tiffany Tavernier, Dominique Sampiero
Henri Texier
Alain Choquart
Sophie Brunet
Frédéric Bourboulon, Alain Sarde
Department Leadership Roster
Frédéric Bourboulon
Producer
Eve-Marie Arnault
Costume Design
Bertrand Tavernier
Screenplay
Henri Texier
Original Music Composer
Bertrand Tavernier
Director
Giuseppe Ponturo
Production Design
Sophie Brunet
Editor
Tiffany Tavernier
Writer
Dominique Sampiero
Writer
Alain Choquart
Director of Photography
Alain Sarde
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Holy Lola
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Holy Lola about?
The story of a young couple, Pierre and Geraldine, and their desire for a child, which leads them on a journey of initiation to Cambodia. On their difficult and transformative adventure, they must contend with obstructive authorities and the jealousies and mistrust of a small community of would-be adoptive parents.
Who directed Holy Lola?
Holy Lola was directed by Bertrand Tavernier.
Who stars in Holy Lola?
The principal cast of Holy Lola includes Jacques Gamblin, Isabelle Carré, Bruno Putzulu, Lara Guirao, Frédéric Pierrot.
When was Holy Lola released and how long is it?
Holy Lola was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
How much did Holy Lola make at the box office?
Holy Lola grossed $2.9M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Holy Lola?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Holy Lola was composed by Henri Texier.