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6.7 / 10(10 votes)IMDb19681h 52mFrance

13 Days in France

13 jours en France

Synopsis

This colorful documentary chronicles the events of the 1968 Winter Olympics in France. The events made international celebrities of skater Peggy Fleming and skier Jean-Claude Killy for their gold-medal performances. The camera accurately catches the speed of bobsleds and downhill racers and ski jumpers as they race for the gold. President Charles DeGaulle is shown observing the action over 13 days, which saw France earn the best performance to date in the winter games.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Berlin International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Claude Lelouch, François Reichenbach
Screenplay & Story
Pierre Uytterhoeven
Original Score
Francis Lai
Original Title
13 jours en France
Country of Origin
France
Spoken Languages
French
Runtime
1h 52m
Production Studios
Les Films 13

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Claude Lelouch, François Reichenbach

Screenplay & Story

Pierre Uytterhoeven

Original Score & Music

Francis Lai

Director of Photography

Willy Bogner, Jean Collomb, Guy Gilles

Film Editing

Claude Barrois

Producers

Claude Chabrol

Department Leadership Roster

Claude Lelouch

Claude Lelouch

Director

François Reichenbach

François Reichenbach

Director

Francis Lai

Francis Lai

Original Music Composer

Claude Barrois

Editor

Claude Chabrol

Claude Chabrol

Producer

Pierre Uytterhoeven

Pierre Uytterhoeven

Writer

Willy Bogner

Willy Bogner

Director of Photography

Jean Collomb

Jean Collomb

Director of Photography

Guy Gilles

Guy Gilles

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for 13 Days in France.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 13 Days in France

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is 13 Days in France about?

This colorful documentary chronicles the events of the 1968 Winter Olympics in France. The events made international celebrities of skater Peggy Fleming and skier Jean-Claude Killy for their gold-medal performances. The camera accurately catches the speed of bobsleds and downhill racers and ski jumpers as they race for the gold. President Charles DeGaulle is shown observing the action over 13 days, which saw France earn the best performance to date in the winter games.

Who directed 13 Days in France?

13 Days in France was directed by Claude Lelouch, François Reichenbach.

Who stars in 13 Days in France?

The principal cast of 13 Days in France includes Jean-Claude Killy, Peggy Fleming.

When was 13 Days in France released and how long is it?

13 Days in France was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.

Who composed the musical score for 13 Days in France?

The original motion picture soundtrack for 13 Days in France was composed by Francis Lai.