L'Esprit de famille
Synopsis
Charles Moreau, general practitioner, and Hélène, his wife, have four girls aged 11 to 20 years. The eldest, Claire, plays the piano when she does not let her mind indulge in solitary reverie. Bernadette has a real passion for horses, while Cecile, the youngest, plays from a young age to realize all her whims. As for Pauline, at the age of 17, she decided that she would become a novelist. So she writes a book telling the story of family life. One day, when she comes out of high school, she meets Pierre, a penniless painter, from whom she immediately falls.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Pierre Blanc
- Screenplay & Story
- Janine Boissard, Jean-Pierre Blanc
- Original Title
- L'Esprit de famille
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Pierre Blanc
Janine Boissard, Jean-Pierre Blanc
Edmond Séchan
Catherine Kelber
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Pierre Blanc
Director
Catherine Kelber
Editor
Edmond Séchan
Director of Photography
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What is L'Esprit de famille about?
Charles Moreau, general practitioner, and Hélène, his wife, have four girls aged 11 to 20 years. The eldest, Claire, plays the piano when she does not let her mind indulge in solitary reverie. Bernadette has a real passion for horses, while Cecile, the youngest, plays from a young age to realize all her whims. As for Pauline, at the age of 17, she decided that she would become a novelist. So she writes a book telling the story of family life. One day, when she comes out of high school, she meets Pierre, a penniless painter, from whom she immediately falls.
Who directed L'Esprit de famille?
L'Esprit de famille was directed by Jean-Pierre Blanc.
Who stars in L'Esprit de famille?
The principal cast of L'Esprit de famille includes Michel Serrault, Nicole Courcel, Sylvain Joubert, Pascale Rocard, Michèle Kornbluh.
When was L'Esprit de famille released and how long is it?
L'Esprit de famille was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Is L'Esprit de famille based on a book or true story?
L'Esprit de famille is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Janine Boissard".
What is the age rating and content advisory for L'Esprit de famille?
L'Esprit de famille holds official age classifications: FR: TP.