The Dunce
Le Cancre
Synopsis
Laurent is seeking a path in life after living his childhood and teenage years in laziness. He has a conflictual relationship with Rodolphe, his father, and both are too emotional to express their mutual affection. Despite the women of his life hanging around him , Rodolphe has but one obsession: meeting Marguerite again, the first love of his life.
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Paul Vecchiali
Rodolphe
Pascal Cervo
Laurent
Catherine Deneuve
Marguerite
Annie Cordy
Christiane
Françoise Lebrun
Valentine
Françoise Arnoul
Mimi
Édith Scob
Sarah
Mathieu Amalric
Boris
Marianne Basler
Suzanne
Julien Lucq
Alberta Commaret
Catherine Estrade
Marie-Christine Hervy
Manuel Lanzenberg
Raphaël Neal
Alex
Eric Rozier
Pierre Sénélas
Noël Simsolo
Release History & Theatrical Window
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Vecchiali
- Screenplay & Story
- Noël Simsolo, Paul Vecchiali
- Original Score
- Roland Vincent
- Original Title
- Le Cancre
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Shellac Sud, Dialectik
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Vecchiali
Noël Simsolo, Paul Vecchiali
Roland Vincent
Philippe Bottiglione
Vincent Commaret, Paul Vecchiali
Thomas Ordonneau, Paul Vecchiali
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Vecchiali
Director
Noël Simsolo
Screenplay
Paul Vecchiali
Screenplay
Philippe Bottiglione
Director of Photography
Vincent Commaret
Editor
Paul Vecchiali
Editor
Roland Vincent
Original Music Composer
Thomas Ordonneau
Producer
Paul Vecchiali
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dunce
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What is The Dunce about?
Laurent is seeking a path in life after living his childhood and teenage years in laziness. He has a conflictual relationship with Rodolphe, his father, and both are too emotional to express their mutual affection. Despite the women of his life hanging around him , Rodolphe has but one obsession: meeting Marguerite again, the first love of his life.
Who directed The Dunce?
The Dunce was directed by Paul Vecchiali.
Who stars in The Dunce?
The principal cast of The Dunce includes Paul Vecchiali, Pascal Cervo, Catherine Deneuve, Annie Cordy, Françoise Lebrun.
When was The Dunce released and how long is it?
The Dunce was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Dunce?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dunce was composed by Roland Vincent.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dunce?
The Dunce holds official age classifications: FR: TP.