The Blue Island
L'Île bleue
Synopsis
France, 1940. German troops have just invaded the country, but in the rural idyll of the family chateau inhabited by 20-year-old Mellie with her impoverished aristocrat father Alexandre and adolescent cousin Robinson, the war still seems far away, apart from the fact that Mellie's rich and unpopular fiancé André has been drafted into the army. For Robinson and his friends the same age, including the temperamental Bertrand, the war is merely a game they play in the remoteness of the blue island in the lake.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nadine Trintignant
- Screenplay & Story
- Vincent Trintignant, Louis Gardel, Jean Raspail, Nadine Trintignant
- Original Title
- L'Île bleue
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Progéfi, France 2, KirchMedia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nadine Trintignant
Vincent Trintignant, Louis Gardel, Jean Raspail, Nadine Trintignant
Giorgos Arvanitis
Hélène de Luze
Christine Gouze-Rénal
Department Leadership Roster
Vincent Trintignant
Writer
Louis Gardel
Writer
Nadine Trintignant
Director
Nadine Trintignant
Writer
Christine Gouze-Rénal
Producer
Giorgos Arvanitis
Director of Photography
Hélène de Luze
Editor
Valérie Leblanc
Production Design
Eve-Marie Arnault
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Blue Island
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What is The Blue Island about?
France, 1940. German troops have just invaded the country, but in the rural idyll of the family chateau inhabited by 20-year-old Mellie with her impoverished aristocrat father Alexandre and adolescent cousin Robinson, the war still seems far away, apart from the fact that Mellie's rich and unpopular fiancé André has been drafted into the army. For Robinson and his friends the same age, including the temperamental Bertrand, the war is merely a game they play in the remoteness of the blue island in the lake.
Who directed The Blue Island?
The Blue Island was directed by Nadine Trintignant.
Who stars in The Blue Island?
The principal cast of The Blue Island includes Pierre Arditi, Anouk Aimée, Évelyne Bouix, Julie Delarme, Jérôme Hardelay.
When was The Blue Island released and how long is it?
The Blue Island was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Is The Blue Island based on a book or true story?
The Blue Island is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jean Raspail".