Taking Off
Grand Départ
Synopsis
Romain, a handsome young man in his thirties, only thinks about his work and never reveals his emotions. He can't manage to "flirt" with girls. His older brother Luc, who has become a screenwriter, is homosexual and never stops putting his brother down. However, the two brothers get along better than they seem to. Their father has a neurodegenerative disease and must be placed in a specialized institution. This ordeal will allow Romain to better understand himself as a man.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-04-22
Top Cast
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Pio Marmaï
Romain
Jérémie Elkaïm
Luc
Eddy Mitchell
Georges
Chantal Lauby
Danielle
Charlotte de Turckheim
Madame Fauras
Zoé Félix
Séréna
Timothée De Roux
Benjamin Rolland
Jean-Charles Clichet
Antoine Gouy
Willy Cartier
Gaëlle Bona
Swan Scalabre
Bérangère Verret
Frédéric Merlo
Yves Heck
Virgile Lopes-Benites
Baptiste Dupuy
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 23, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicolas Mercier
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicolas Mercier, Simone Study
- Original Score
- François-Eudes Chanfrault
- Original Title
- Grand Départ
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- StudioCanal, Move Movie
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicolas Mercier
Nicolas Mercier, Simone Study
François-Eudes Chanfrault
Rémy Chevrin
Guerric Catala
Jean-David Lefebvre, Bruno Levy
Department Leadership Roster
Nicolas Mercier
Director
Nicolas Mercier
Writer
Simone Study
Writer
Anne Schotte
Costume Design
Bruno Levy
Producer
François-Eudes Chanfrault
Original Music Composer
Rémy Chevrin
Director of Photography
Guerric Catala
Editor
Stanislas Reydellet
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Taking Off
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What is Taking Off about?
Romain, a handsome young man in his thirties, only thinks about his work and never reveals his emotions. He can't manage to "flirt" with girls. His older brother Luc, who has become a screenwriter, is homosexual and never stops putting his brother down. However, the two brothers get along better than they seem to. Their father has a neurodegenerative disease and must be placed in a specialized institution. This ordeal will allow Romain to better understand himself as a man.
Who directed Taking Off?
Taking Off was directed by Nicolas Mercier.
Who stars in Taking Off?
The principal cast of Taking Off includes Pio Marmaï, Jérémie Elkaïm, Eddy Mitchell, Chantal Lauby, Charlotte de Turckheim.
When was Taking Off released and how long is it?
Taking Off was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Taking Off?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Taking Off was composed by François-Eudes Chanfrault.