Life Is a Long Quiet River
La vie est un long fleuve tranquille
“Those Two families should never have met”
Synopsis
Two babies are switched at birth. When the mistake is discovered 12 years later, it leads to complications in the lives of both families. One family is affluent, with dutiful and (apparently) contented children. The other family is poor, with rambunctious (even delinquent) children, often hungry, but with lots of laughter in the house.
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Benoît Magimel
Momo Groseille
Valérie Lalande
Bernadette Le Quesnoy
Catherine Hiegel
Josette
Daniel Gélin
Docteur Mavial
Hélène Vincent
Madame Marielle Le Quesnoy
André Wilms
Monsieur Jean Le Quesnoy
Christine Pignet
Madame Groseille
Maurice Mons
Monsieur Groseille
Catherine Jacob
Marie-Thérèse
Tara Römer
Million Groseille
Patrick Bouchitey
Père Auberger
Jean-Brice Van Keer
Mathieu Le Quesnoy
Emmanuel Cendrier
Pierre Le Quesnoy
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 20, 2020
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Étienne Chatiliez
- Screenplay & Story
- Étienne Chatiliez, Florence Quentin
- Original Score
- Gérard Kawczynski
- Original Title
- La vie est un long fleuve tranquille
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- MK2 Productions, FR3, Téléma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Étienne Chatiliez
Étienne Chatiliez, Florence Quentin
Gérard Kawczynski
Pascal Lebègue
Chantal Delattre
Department Leadership Roster
Étienne Chatiliez
Director
Gérard Kawczynski
Original Music Composer
Étienne Chatiliez
Screenplay
Florence Quentin
Screenplay
Pascal Lebègue
Director of Photography
Chantal Delattre
Editor
Geoffroy Larcher
Production Design
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What is Life Is a Long Quiet River about?
Two babies are switched at birth. When the mistake is discovered 12 years later, it leads to complications in the lives of both families. One family is affluent, with dutiful and (apparently) contented children. The other family is poor, with rambunctious (even delinquent) children, often hungry, but with lots of laughter in the house.
Who directed Life Is a Long Quiet River?
Life Is a Long Quiet River was directed by Étienne Chatiliez.
Who stars in Life Is a Long Quiet River?
The principal cast of Life Is a Long Quiet River includes Benoît Magimel, Valérie Lalande, Catherine Hiegel, Daniel Gélin, Hélène Vincent.
When was Life Is a Long Quiet River released and how long is it?
Life Is a Long Quiet River was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Life Is a Long Quiet River?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Life Is a Long Quiet River was composed by Gérard Kawczynski.