The Carriers Are Waiting
Les convoyeurs attendent
Synopsis
Roger Closset is a man who obviously loves his family, though that doesn't always make them feel better. Dad is an obsessive type with a short fuse and a long list of curious ideas, and his wife and children must often bear the brunt of his eccentricities. Roger works as a reporter, a job he doesn't like which doesn't pay especially well, either. One day, Roger learns an area business association is sponsoring a contest for a family that can break a world record, with the grand prize being a new car. Suddenly, Roger gets a brainstorm -- if his son can open and shut a door 40,000 times in 24 hours, the car will be theirs. 15-year-old Michel, however, is not at all happy to have been drafted into this new responsibility, especially when dad builds a practice door in the backyard and finds a trainer to teach Michel how to open and close it with greatest efficiency.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Benoît Mariage
- Screenplay & Story
- Emmanuelle Bada, Jean-Luc Seigle, Benoît Mariage
- Original Title
- Les convoyeurs attendent
- Country of Origin
- France, Belgium, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- K-Star, K2 SA, CAB Productions, Centre du Cinéma et de l'Audiovisuel de la FWB, Eurimages, Office Fédéral de la Culture, CNC, Canal+, TSR, RTBF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Benoît Mariage
Emmanuelle Bada, Jean-Luc Seigle, Benoît Mariage
Philippe Guilbert
Philippe Bourgueil
Dominique Janne
Department Leadership Roster
Benoît Mariage
Director
Philippe Bourgueil
Editor
Dominique Janne
Producer
Philippe Guilbert
Director of Photography
Emmanuelle Bada
Writer
Jean-Luc Seigle
Writer
Benoît Mariage
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Carriers Are Waiting
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Carriers Are Waiting about?
Roger Closset is a man who obviously loves his family, though that doesn't always make them feel better. Dad is an obsessive type with a short fuse and a long list of curious ideas, and his wife and children must often bear the brunt of his eccentricities. Roger works as a reporter, a job he doesn't like which doesn't pay especially well, either. One day, Roger learns an area business association is sponsoring a contest for a family that can break a world record, with the grand prize being a new car. Suddenly, Roger gets a brainstorm -- if his son can open and shut a door 40,000 times in 24 hours, the car will be theirs. 15-year-old Michel, however, is not at all happy to have been drafted into this new responsibility, especially when dad builds a practice door in the backyard and finds a trainer to teach Michel how to open and close it with greatest efficiency.
Who directed The Carriers Are Waiting?
The Carriers Are Waiting was directed by Benoît Mariage.
Who stars in The Carriers Are Waiting?
The principal cast of The Carriers Are Waiting includes Benoît Poelvoorde, Morgane Simon, Bouli Lanners, Dominique Baeyens, Philippe Grand'Henry.
When was The Carriers Are Waiting released and how long is it?
The Carriers Are Waiting was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.