Superlove
Synopsis
The Virgin Mary appears to Mario, a provincial barber who dreams of becoming a successful singer. He introduces her to his parents who decide to adopt her and give her a room in their house. The presence of the Holy Mother will soon break the monotony of the household. Teresa, Mario’s mother, starts to talk to a chandelier. Carolina, his sister, thinks she has become invulnerable and begins to hit her teacher. As for Mario, he thinks he has been invested with a special mission, to tell the truth at all times to everyone he meets. It soon turns out the Virgin is not what she pretends to be…
Top Cast
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Grégoire Colin
Mario
Isabelle Carré
Marie-Hélène
Carmen Maura
Teresa
Luis Rego
Maurice
Marthe Villalonga
Mamie Doradée
Dave
Self
Michèle Moretti
Simone Rosin
Thierry de Peretti
Bébert
Katia Khazak
Carolina
Guilaine Londez
Brigitte Doradée
Marc Betton
Father Roland
Catherine Hosmalin
Willy's mother
Arnaud Binard
Stéphane
Annie Perret
Françoise Doradée
Marie-Paule Trystram
Sonia
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Claude Janer
- Screenplay & Story
- Hélène Angel, Jean-Claude Janer, Agnès de Sacy
- Original Score
- Julien Baer
- Original Title
- Superlove
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- PROCIREP, Playtime, CNC, Canal+
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Claude Janer
Hélène Angel, Jean-Claude Janer, Agnès de Sacy
Julien Baer
Mário Barroso
Valérie Loiseleux
Étienne Comar, Jean Cottin
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Claude Janer
Director
Hélène Angel
Writer
Jean-Claude Janer
Writer
Agnès de Sacy
Writer
Étienne Comar
Producer
Jean Cottin
Producer
Julien Baer
Original Music Composer
Mário Barroso
Director of Photography
Valérie Loiseleux
Editor
Javier Po
Production Design
Catherine Rigault
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Superlove
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Superlove about?
The Virgin Mary appears to Mario, a provincial barber who dreams of becoming a successful singer. He introduces her to his parents who decide to adopt her and give her a room in their house. The presence of the Holy Mother will soon break the monotony of the household. Teresa, Mario’s mother, starts to talk to a chandelier. Carolina, his sister, thinks she has become invulnerable and begins to hit her teacher. As for Mario, he thinks he has been invested with a special mission, to tell the truth at all times to everyone he meets. It soon turns out the Virgin is not what she pretends to be…
Who directed Superlove?
Superlove was directed by Jean-Claude Janer.
Who stars in Superlove?
The principal cast of Superlove includes Grégoire Colin, Isabelle Carré, Carmen Maura, Luis Rego, Marthe Villalonga.
When was Superlove released and how long is it?
Superlove was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Superlove?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Superlove was composed by Julien Baer.