Being 17
Quand on a 17 ans
“Adolescence is the only time when you learn something at all”
Synopsis
Damien lives with his mother Marianne, a doctor, while his father, a pilot, is on a tour of duty abroad with the French military. At school, Damien is bullied by Thomas, who lives in the farming community up in the mountains. The boys find themselves living together when Marianne invites Thomas to come and stay with them while his mother is ill in hospital. Damien must learn to live with the boy who terrorized him.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2016-10-04
Top Cast
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Sandrine Kiberlain
Dr. Marianne Delille
Kacey Mottet Klein
Damien Delille
Corentin Fila
Thomas Chardoul
Alexis Loret
Nathan Delille
Jean Fornerod
Jacques Chardoul
Mama Prassinos
Christine Chardoul
Jean Corso
Paulo
Rémi Garcia
Le proviseur
Maïté Arraiza
La prof de français
Françoise Gaillard
La prof de maths
Nicole Ellkésir
Prof d'histoire géographie 1
Didier Hougarou
Prof d'histoire géographie 2
Gérard Labelle
Le prof de sport
Christelle Ripa
La prof d'espagnol
Vanessa Duran
La prof de chimie
Julien Pichon
Le surveillant
Édouard Lamoitier
Marc
Elian Bannoura
Le colonel
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 9, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- André Téchiné
- Screenplay & Story
- Céline Sciamma, André Téchiné
- Original Score
- Alexis Rault
- Original Title
- Quand on a 17 ans
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2M
- Production Studios
- Wild Bunch, Fidélité Films, France 2 Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
André Téchiné
Céline Sciamma, André Téchiné
Alexis Rault
Julien Hirsch
Albertine Lastera
Olivier Delbosc, Marc Missonnier
Department Leadership Roster
André Téchiné
Director
Céline Sciamma
Writer
Olivier Delbosc
Producer
Marc Missonnier
Producer
André Téchiné
Writer
Albertine Lastera
Editor
Julien Hirsch
Director of Photography
Alexis Rault
Original Music Composer
Christian Gasc
Costume Design
Olivier Radot
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Being 17
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What is Being 17 about?
Damien lives with his mother Marianne, a doctor, while his father, a pilot, is on a tour of duty abroad with the French military. At school, Damien is bullied by Thomas, who lives in the farming community up in the mountains. The boys find themselves living together when Marianne invites Thomas to come and stay with them while his mother is ill in hospital. Damien must learn to live with the boy who terrorized him.
Who directed Being 17?
Being 17 was directed by André Téchiné.
Who stars in Being 17?
The principal cast of Being 17 includes Sandrine Kiberlain, Kacey Mottet Klein, Corentin Fila, Alexis Loret, Jean Fornerod.
When was Being 17 released and how long is it?
Being 17 was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
How much did Being 17 make at the box office?
Being 17 grossed $2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Being 17?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Being 17 was composed by Alexis Rault.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Being 17?
Being 17 holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).