The Scapegoat
Au bonheur des ogres
Synopsis
There is something strange - some would even say abnormal - about the Malaussène family. But if you take a closer look, no one could be happier than this cheerfully chaotic family, even though their mother is usually off on one romantic adventure or another. Life is never a bore for Benjamin Malaussène, professional scapegoat and the older brother responsible for this horde of kids. But when incidents happen wherever he goes, police and colleagues begin to eye him suspiciously. It soon becomes a matter of life and death to find out what is going on and who is so interested in ruining his life. Written by Pathe International
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 10, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 26, 2014
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicolas Bary
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicolas Bary, Serge Frydman, Jérôme Fansten, Daniel Pennac
- Original Score
- Rolfe Kent
- Original Title
- Au bonheur des ogres
- Country of Origin
- France, Belgium, Luxembourg
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Bidibul Productions, Chapter 2, Nexus Factory
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicolas Bary
Nicolas Bary, Serge Frydman, Jérôme Fansten, Daniel Pennac
Rolfe Kent
Patrick Duroux
Véronique Lange
Dimitri Rassam, Jérôme Seydoux
Department Leadership Roster
Nicolas Bary
Writer
Serge Frydman
Writer
Nicolas Bary
Director
Jérôme Fansten
Writer
Rolfe Kent
Original Music Composer
Dimitri Rassam
Producer
Véronique Lange
Editor
Patrick Duroux
Director of Photography
Nelly Nahon
Production Design
Bettina von den Steinen
Production Design
Jérôme Seydoux
Producer
Agnès Beziers
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Scapegoat
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What is The Scapegoat about?
There is something strange - some would even say abnormal - about the Malaussène family. But if you take a closer look, no one could be happier than this cheerfully chaotic family, even though their mother is usually off on one romantic adventure or another. Life is never a bore for Benjamin Malaussène, professional scapegoat and the older brother responsible for this horde of kids. But when incidents happen wherever he goes, police and colleagues begin to eye him suspiciously. It soon becomes a matter of life and death to find out what is going on and who is so interested in ruining his life. Written by Pathe International
Who directed The Scapegoat?
The Scapegoat was directed by Nicolas Bary.
Who stars in The Scapegoat?
The principal cast of The Scapegoat includes Raphaël Personnaz, Bérénice Bejo, Emir Kusturica, Mélanie Bernier, Guillaume de Tonquédec.
When was The Scapegoat released and how long is it?
The Scapegoat was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Scapegoat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Scapegoat was composed by Rolfe Kent.
Is The Scapegoat based on a book or true story?
The Scapegoat is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Daniel Pennac".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Scapegoat?
The Scapegoat holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).