The Final Lesson
La Dernière Leçon
“When every moment counts, you have to know how to convey the essential.”
Synopsis
At 92 years old, Madeleine decides to set the date and conditions of her death. By telling her daughter Diane and her son Pierre, she hopes to prepare them as gently as possible but it comes as a shock, and their minds are set ablaze. Until the end, Madeleine will keep her dignity, wits, and passion for life as a course of conduct, so she can give them all, and in particular Diane, a touching “final lesson”.
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THE FINAL LESSON trailer [eng]
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-11-05
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Sandrine Bonnaire
Diane
Marthe Villalonga
Madeleine
Antoine Duléry
Pierre
Gilles Cohen
Clovis
Emmanuelle Galabru
Caroline
Sabine Pakora
Victoria
Grégoire Montana-Haroche
Max
Sevane Lepoureau
Camille
Juliane Lepoureau
Lou
Charlotte Buosi
Madeleine (jeune)
Manon Matringe
Diane petite fille
Lucien Duléry
Pierre petit garçon
Jonas Dinal
Didid, le voisin de Madeleine
Barbara Schulz
La collègue de Diane
Roby Schinasi
Christophe dit Cricri, l'aide-soignant de l'hôpital
Jean-Claude Jay
Georges, le premier amour de Madeleine
François Berland
Dr. Gagnon
Charles Gérard
Charly, le voisin de chambre de Madeleine
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pascale Pouzadoux
- Original Title
- La Dernière Leçon
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1M
- Production Studios
- Fidélité Films, France 2 Cinéma, Wild Bunch
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pascale Pouzadoux
Department Leadership Roster
Pascale Pouzadoux
Director
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What is The Final Lesson about?
At 92 years old, Madeleine decides to set the date and conditions of her death. By telling her daughter Diane and her son Pierre, she hopes to prepare them as gently as possible but it comes as a shock, and their minds are set ablaze. Until the end, Madeleine will keep her dignity, wits, and passion for life as a course of conduct, so she can give them all, and in particular Diane, a touching “final lesson”.
Who directed The Final Lesson?
The Final Lesson was directed by Pascale Pouzadoux.
Who stars in The Final Lesson?
The principal cast of The Final Lesson includes Sandrine Bonnaire, Marthe Villalonga, Antoine Duléry, Gilles Cohen, Emmanuelle Galabru.
When was The Final Lesson released and how long is it?
The Final Lesson was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
How much did The Final Lesson make at the box office?
The Final Lesson grossed $1M in worldwide ticket sales.