Wild Reeds
Les Roseaux sauvages
Synopsis
As the Algerian War draws to a close, a teenager with a girlfriend starts feeling homosexual urges for two of his classmates: a country boy, and a French-Algerian intellectual.
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Wild Reeds (Les roseaux sauvages) - U.S. Restoration Trailer (HD)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-02-01
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Élodie Bouchez
Maïté Alvarez
Gaël Morel
François Forestier
Stéphane Rideau
Serge Bartolo
Frédéric Gorny
Henri Mariani
Michèle Moretti
Madame Alvarez
Jacques Nolot
Monsieur Morelli
Eric Kreikenmayer
Pierre Bartolo
Nathalie Vignes
Irène
Michel Ruhl
Monsieur Cassagne
Fatia Maite
Aicha Morelli
Claudine Taulère
Nurse
Elodie Soulinhac
Colette
Dominique Bovard
Guard
Monsieur Simonet
Guard
Paul Simonet
Monsieur Bartolo
Charles Picot
Headmaster
Christophe Maitre
Gym Instructor
Bordes Fernand Raouly
Madame Bartolo
Release History & Theatrical Window
Chicago International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$808K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- André Téchiné
- Screenplay & Story
- Olivier Massart, Gilles Taurand, André Téchiné
- Original Title
- Les Roseaux sauvages
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Worldwide Gross
- $808K
- Production Studios
- Ima Films, Les Films Alain Sarde, IMA Productions, La Sept-Arte, SFP
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
André Téchiné
Olivier Massart, Gilles Taurand, André Téchiné
Jeanne Lapoirie
Martine Giordano
Georges Benayoun, Alain Sarde
Department Leadership Roster
Olivier Massart
Writer
Gilles Taurand
Writer
André Téchiné
Director
André Téchiné
Writer
Georges Benayoun
Producer
Elisabeth Tavernier
Costume Design
Martine Giordano
Editor
Pierre Soula
Production Design
Jeanne Lapoirie
Director of Photography
Alain Sarde
Producer
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wild Reeds
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What is Wild Reeds about?
As the Algerian War draws to a close, a teenager with a girlfriend starts feeling homosexual urges for two of his classmates: a country boy, and a French-Algerian intellectual.
Who directed Wild Reeds?
Wild Reeds was directed by André Téchiné.
Who stars in Wild Reeds?
The principal cast of Wild Reeds includes Élodie Bouchez, Gaël Morel, Stéphane Rideau, Frédéric Gorny, Michèle Moretti.
When was Wild Reeds released and how long is it?
Wild Reeds was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
How much did Wild Reeds make at the box office?
Wild Reeds grossed $808K in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wild Reeds?
Wild Reeds holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP.