Bowing Out
Comment va la douleur ?
Synopsis
Simon, a depressed hitman, tries to hang himself in a forest. Bernard, a young man with no history who passes by by chance, saves him. The old man, sick, cannot drive without risking an accident. Claiming to be a rodent controler, he hires Bernard to take him to Cap d'Agde. Simon, lonely and cynical, is forced to travel in the company of this talkative and confusingly optimistic driver.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- François Marthouret
- Original Title
- Comment va la douleur ?
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
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What is Bowing Out about?
Simon, a depressed hitman, tries to hang himself in a forest. Bernard, a young man with no history who passes by by chance, saves him. The old man, sick, cannot drive without risking an accident. Claiming to be a rodent controler, he hires Bernard to take him to Cap d'Agde. Simon, lonely and cynical, is forced to travel in the company of this talkative and confusingly optimistic driver.
Who directed Bowing Out?
Bowing Out was directed by François Marthouret.
Who stars in Bowing Out?
The principal cast of Bowing Out includes Bernard Le Coq, Thomas Coumans, Pauline Étienne, Catherine Mouchet, Christine Murillo.
When was Bowing Out released and how long is it?
Bowing Out was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.