Cruel
Synopsis
Pierre Tardieu, a day laborer, lives with his sick father. Reminiscing about his childhood with his mother on the beach, he can't free himself from her. Murdering someone becomes the only way of realizing his existence. One day, he meets a pianist called Laure in a bookstore and falls in love with her.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Busan International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eric Cherrière
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Cherrière
- Original Title
- Cruel
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Région Midi-Pyrénées, De Pure Fiction, Walter Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eric Cherrière
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Eric Cherrière
Director
Eric Cherrière
Writer
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What is Cruel about?
Pierre Tardieu, a day laborer, lives with his sick father. Reminiscing about his childhood with his mother on the beach, he can't free himself from her. Murdering someone becomes the only way of realizing his existence. One day, he meets a pianist called Laure in a bookstore and falls in love with her.
Who directed Cruel?
Cruel was directed by Eric Cherrière.
Who stars in Cruel?
The principal cast of Cruel includes Jean-Jacques Lelté, Richard Duval, Maurice Poli, Magali Moreau.
When was Cruel released and how long is it?
Cruel was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.