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4.5 / 10(6 votes)IMDb19781h 32mFrance

Beaujolais Nouveau Is Arrived

Le beaujolais nouveau est arrivé...

Synopsis

Beaujolais Nouveau Is Arrived, directed by Jean-Luc Voulfow in 1978, is a comedy inspired by the novel by René Fallet that depicts an incredible adventure set against a backdrop of French rurality and popular friendship. The film tells the story of Camadule, an enigmatic and endearing character, respected in his small café "Chez Gaston", where he shares anecdotes and mysteries. One day, his friends entrust him with the sacred mission of fetching several barrels of Beaujolais Nouveau, supposedly belonging to an old countess with whom he is favored. To accomplish this quest, he is joined by the Captain, a former soldier disillusioned by life and its failures, and Kamel, an immigrant worker, all driven by the hope of the new wine and the dream of a collective adventure.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jean-Luc Voulfow
Screenplay & Story
Jean-Luc Voulfow, Marco Pico, René Fallet
Original Score
Carlo Rustichelli
Original Title
Le beaujolais nouveau est arrivé...
Country of Origin
France
Spoken Languages
French
Runtime
1h 32m
Production Studios
Les Films de l'Alma, Camera 1

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jean-Luc Voulfow

Screenplay & Story

Jean-Luc Voulfow, Marco Pico, René Fallet

Original Score & Music

Carlo Rustichelli

Director of Photography

Jean-Paul Schwartz

Film Editing

Armand Psenny

Producers

Serge Laski, Michel Seydoux, Robert Nador

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:René Fallet

Department Leadership Roster

Serge Laski

Producer

Jean-Luc Voulfow

Writer

Michel Seydoux

Michel Seydoux

Producer

Jean-Paul Schwartz

Jean-Paul Schwartz

Director of Photography

Marco Pico

Writer

Jean-Luc Voulfow

Director

Armand Psenny

Editor

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Frequently Asked Questions About Beaujolais Nouveau Is Arrived

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Beaujolais Nouveau Is Arrived about?

Beaujolais Nouveau Is Arrived, directed by Jean-Luc Voulfow in 1978, is a comedy inspired by the novel by René Fallet that depicts an incredible adventure set against a backdrop of French rurality and popular friendship. The film tells the story of Camadule, an enigmatic and endearing character, respected in his small café "Chez Gaston", where he shares anecdotes and mysteries. One day, his friends entrust him with the sacred mission of fetching several barrels of Beaujolais Nouveau, supposedly belonging to an old countess with whom he is favored. To accomplish this quest, he is joined by the Captain, a former soldier disillusioned by life and its failures, and Kamel, an immigrant worker, all driven by the hope of the new wine and the dream of a collective adventure.

Who directed Beaujolais Nouveau Is Arrived?

Beaujolais Nouveau Is Arrived was directed by Jean-Luc Voulfow.

Who stars in Beaujolais Nouveau Is Arrived?

The principal cast of Beaujolais Nouveau Is Arrived includes Jean Carmet, Michel Galabru, Rabah Loucif, Pierre Mondy, Pierre Bertin.

When was Beaujolais Nouveau Is Arrived released and how long is it?

Beaujolais Nouveau Is Arrived was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.

Who composed the musical score for Beaujolais Nouveau Is Arrived?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Beaujolais Nouveau Is Arrived was composed by Carlo Rustichelli.

Is Beaujolais Nouveau Is Arrived based on a book or true story?

Beaujolais Nouveau Is Arrived is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "René Fallet".