The Railroad Lady
La femme et le TGV
“Sometimes life seems to pass at 300 km/h”
Synopsis
Élise Lafontaine has a secret routine. Every morning and evening for many years, she has been waving at the express train that passes her house. One fateful day, she finds a letter from the train conductor in her garden and her lonely life is turned upside down. She engages in a promising correspondence through poetic and thoughtful letters where the two anonymous writers share their worlds with each other. But Elise’s fairytale is cut short when the train line permanently detours for a shorter route to Paris. Not willing to do without her daily delight, Elise prompts a daring escape from her comfort zone and sets out to find the train conductor.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Timo von Gunten
- Screenplay & Story
- Timo von Gunten
- Original Score
- Diego Baldenweg, Lionel Baldenweg, Nora Baldenweg
- Original Title
- La femme et le TGV
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- Jacques à Bâle Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Timo von Gunten
Timo von Gunten
Diego Baldenweg, Lionel Baldenweg, Nora Baldenweg
Nausheen Dadabhoy
Marcel Jetzer, Timo von Gunten
Bela Böke, Giacun Caduff, Jean de Meuron
Department Leadership Roster
Timo von Gunten
Director
Timo von Gunten
Writer
Giacun Caduff
Producer
Diego Baldenweg
Original Music Composer
Lionel Baldenweg
Original Music Composer
Nora Baldenweg
Original Music Composer
Nausheen Dadabhoy
Director of Photography
Marcel Jetzer
Editor
Timo von Gunten
Editor
Salome Jermann
Production Design
Catherine Schneider
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Railroad Lady
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Railroad Lady about?
Élise Lafontaine has a secret routine. Every morning and evening for many years, she has been waving at the express train that passes her house. One fateful day, she finds a letter from the train conductor in her garden and her lonely life is turned upside down. She engages in a promising correspondence through poetic and thoughtful letters where the two anonymous writers share their worlds with each other. But Elise’s fairytale is cut short when the train line permanently detours for a shorter route to Paris. Not willing to do without her daily delight, Elise prompts a daring escape from her comfort zone and sets out to find the train conductor.
Who directed The Railroad Lady?
The Railroad Lady was directed by Timo von Gunten.
Who stars in The Railroad Lady?
The principal cast of The Railroad Lady includes Jane Birkin, Gilles Tschudi, Lucien Guignard, Mathieu Bisson, Manuela Biedermann.
When was The Railroad Lady released and how long is it?
The Railroad Lady was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Railroad Lady?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Railroad Lady was composed by Diego Baldenweg, Lionel Baldenweg, Nora Baldenweg.