The Witnesses
Les Témoins
Synopsis
Paris, 1984. A group of friends contend with the first outbreak of the AIDS epidemic.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Pantalla Pinamar Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 18, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- André Téchiné
- Screenplay & Story
- André Téchiné, Laurent Guyot, Viviane Zingg
- Original Score
- Philippe Sarde
- Original Title
- Les Témoins
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- France 2 Cinéma, UGC Distribution, SBS Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
André Téchiné
André Téchiné, Laurent Guyot, Viviane Zingg
Philippe Sarde
Julien Hirsch
Martine Giordano
Saïd Ben Saïd
Department Leadership Roster
André Téchiné
Director
Saïd Ben Saïd
Producer
Martine Giordano
Editor
André Téchiné
Screenplay
Laurent Guyot
Screenplay
Michèle Abbé-Vannier
Production Design
Viviane Zingg
Screenplay
Julien Hirsch
Director of Photography
Philippe Sarde
Original Music Composer
Khadija Zeggaï
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Witnesses
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Witnesses about?
Paris, 1984. A group of friends contend with the first outbreak of the AIDS epidemic.
Who directed The Witnesses?
The Witnesses was directed by André Téchiné.
Who stars in The Witnesses?
The principal cast of The Witnesses includes Michel Blanc, Emmanuelle Béart, Sami Bouajila, Julie Depardieu, Johan Libéreau.
When was The Witnesses released and how long is it?
The Witnesses was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The Witnesses?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Witnesses was composed by Philippe Sarde.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Witnesses?
The Witnesses holds official age classifications: FR: TP.