À la Mode
Fausto
Synopsis
Fausto enters an orphanage and is initially bullied, but then makes friends with a new bunkmate, Raymond. He is apprenticed to Mietek, a tailor in the Jewish quarter, who teaches him the trade. Fausto charms everyone in the quarter, and falls in love with Tonie, the mechanic's daughter. He starts making outrageous suits for publicity and, after dressing Tonie, decides that he wants to be a famous couturier.
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Jean Yanne
Mietek Breslauer
Ken Higelin
Fausto
Florence Darel
Tonie
François Hauteserre
Raymond
Maurice Bénichou
Lucien
Bruce Myers
Roger
Maïté Nahyr
Rivka
François Chattot
Le directeur
Arthur H.
Max the Cat
Marianne Groves
Myriam
Frédérique Lopez
La fiancée de Max
Alfred Cohen
Le chef
Renaud Ménager
Le rouquin
Arnaud Churin
Rouge Gorge
Clara Bellar
Rachel
Georges de Caunes
Journaliste TV
Jacques Gamblin
Père de Fausto (US version)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 23, 1994
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rémy Duchemin
- Screenplay & Story
- Rémy Duchemin, Richard Morgiève
- Original Score
- Denis Barbier
- Original Title
- Fausto
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rémy Duchemin
Rémy Duchemin, Richard Morgiève
Denis Barbier
Yves Lafaye
Maryline Monthieux
Daniel Daujon, Joël Foulon
Department Leadership Roster
Yves Lafaye
Director of Photography
Maryline Monthieux
Editor
Rémy Duchemin
Writer
Richard Morgiève
Writer
Rémy Duchemin
Director
Daniel Daujon
Producer
Joël Foulon
Producer
Denis Barbier
Original Music Composer
Annie Périer
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About À la Mode
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What is À la Mode about?
Fausto enters an orphanage and is initially bullied, but then makes friends with a new bunkmate, Raymond. He is apprenticed to Mietek, a tailor in the Jewish quarter, who teaches him the trade. Fausto charms everyone in the quarter, and falls in love with Tonie, the mechanic's daughter. He starts making outrageous suits for publicity and, after dressing Tonie, decides that he wants to be a famous couturier.
Who directed À la Mode?
À la Mode was directed by Rémy Duchemin.
Who stars in À la Mode?
The principal cast of À la Mode includes Jean Yanne, Ken Higelin, Florence Darel, François Hauteserre, Maurice Bénichou.
When was À la Mode released and how long is it?
À la Mode was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for À la Mode?
The original motion picture soundtrack for À la Mode was composed by Denis Barbier.
What is the age rating and content advisory for À la Mode?
À la Mode holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).