Same Old Song
On connaît la chanson
Synopsis
Business executive Odile seeks a new, larger apartment. Her younger sister Camille, having completed her doctoral thesis in history, is a Paris tour guide. Simon is a regular on Camille's tours as he's attracted to her. However, Camille has fallen for Marc, and they begin an affair. Nicolas is also looking for an apartment, since he hopes to eventually have his family join him in Paris.
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"On Connaît la Chanson" (Same Old Song) - Alain Resnais (1997) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-04-09
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Pierre Arditi
Claude
Sabine Azéma
Odile Lalande
Jean-Pierre Bacri
Nicolas
André Dussollier
Simon
Agnès Jaoui
Camille Lalande
Lambert Wilson
Marc Duveyrier
Jane Birkin
Jane
Jean-Paul Roussillon
Père
Nelly Borgeaud
Docteur
Jacques Mauclair
Docteur
Jean-Pierre Darroussin
Le jeune homme au chèque
Dominique Rozan
Le grand-père renversé
Jean-Chrétien Sibertin-Blanc
Le jeune homme renvoyé
Bonnafet Tarbouriech
Docteur
Charlotte Kady
Cliente du restaurant
Claire Nadeau
Invitée à la crémaillère
Götz Burger
Von Choltitz
Françoise Bertin
La guidée agée
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 9, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alain Resnais
- Screenplay & Story
- Agnès Jaoui, Jean-Pierre Bacri
- Original Score
- Bruno Fontaine
- Original Title
- On connaît la chanson
- Country of Origin
- France, Switzerland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- France 2 Cinéma, Arena Films, Vega Film, Greenpoint Films, Camera One
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alain Resnais
Agnès Jaoui, Jean-Pierre Bacri
Bruno Fontaine
Renato Berta
Hervé de Luze
Richard Hawley, Bruno Pésery
Department Leadership Roster
Agnès Jaoui
Screenplay
Jean-Pierre Bacri
Screenplay
Alain Resnais
Director
Bruno Pésery
Producer
Jacques Saulnier
Production Design
Hervé de Luze
Editor
Jackie Budin
Costume Design
Renato Berta
Director of Photography
Bruno Fontaine
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is Same Old Song about?
Business executive Odile seeks a new, larger apartment. Her younger sister Camille, having completed her doctoral thesis in history, is a Paris tour guide. Simon is a regular on Camille's tours as he's attracted to her. However, Camille has fallen for Marc, and they begin an affair. Nicolas is also looking for an apartment, since he hopes to eventually have his family join him in Paris.
Who directed Same Old Song?
Same Old Song was directed by Alain Resnais.
Who stars in Same Old Song?
The principal cast of Same Old Song includes Pierre Arditi, Sabine Azéma, Jean-Pierre Bacri, André Dussollier, Agnès Jaoui.
When was Same Old Song released and how long is it?
Same Old Song was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Same Old Song?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Same Old Song was composed by Bruno Fontaine.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Same Old Song?
Same Old Song holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP.