Thank You, Life
Merci la vie
Synopsis
Camille, a naïve schoolgirl, meets an intriguing influence in Joelle, a slightly older and much more experienced spirit. Camille follows her new friend through the discovery of sex and the darker side of life. As the film progresses, Camille discovers AIDS and the fear that she may have picked up the disease in her early encounters.
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Charlotte Gainsbourg
Camille Pelleveau
Anouk Grinberg
Joëlle
Michel Blanc
Raymond Pelleveau, le père jeune
Jean Carmet
Raymond Pelleveau, le père âgé
Annie Girardot
Evangeline Pelleveau, la mère âgée
Jean-Louis Trintignant
le colonel SS
Catherine Jacob
Evangeline Pelleveau, la mère jeune
Gérard Depardieu
Marc Antoine Worms
Thierry Frémont
François
François Perrot
le réalisateur
Yves Rénier
Robert, le vigile
Didier Bénureau
le second réalisateur
Anouk Ferjac
la mère à la clinique
Philippe Clévenot
Producer
Jacques Boudet
Craven, le dépositaire Pronuptia
Jacques Seiler
le médecin légiste
Christiane Jean
Wife of Marc-Antoine
Jean-Michel Dupuis
Lorry Driver
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cinefest Sudbury International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 24, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bertrand Blier
- Screenplay & Story
- Bertrand Blier
- Original Score
- Arno
- Original Title
- Merci la vie
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Film Par Film, Ciné Valse
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bertrand Blier
Bertrand Blier
Arno
Philippe Rousselot
Claudine Merlin
Jean-Louis Livi, Bernard Marescot
Department Leadership Roster
Bertrand Blier
Director
Bertrand Blier
Screenplay
Philippe Rousselot
Director of Photography
Arno
Original Music Composer
Lolita Lempicka
Costume Design
Claudine Merlin
Editor
Jacqueline Bouchard
Costume Design
Jean-Louis Livi
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thank You, Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Thank You, Life about?
Camille, a naïve schoolgirl, meets an intriguing influence in Joelle, a slightly older and much more experienced spirit. Camille follows her new friend through the discovery of sex and the darker side of life. As the film progresses, Camille discovers AIDS and the fear that she may have picked up the disease in her early encounters.
Who directed Thank You, Life?
Thank You, Life was directed by Bertrand Blier.
Who stars in Thank You, Life?
The principal cast of Thank You, Life includes Charlotte Gainsbourg, Anouk Grinberg, Michel Blanc, Jean Carmet, Annie Girardot.
When was Thank You, Life released and how long is it?
Thank You, Life was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Thank You, Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Thank You, Life was composed by Arno.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Thank You, Life?
Thank You, Life holds official age classifications: FR: TP.