Ismael's Ghosts
Les Fantômes d'Ismaël
“The past never dies.”
Synopsis
Just as the disheveled and alcoholic filmmaker Ismaël embarks on a difficult new film project, his life is sent into a tailspin. His wife Carlotta, presumed dead for 20 years, come crashing back into his life creating chaos in his work and his current romantic relationship with the starry-eyed astronomer Sylvia.
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Ismael's Ghosts - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-02-20
Top Cast
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Mathieu Amalric
Ismaël Vuillard
Marion Cotillard
Carlotta Bloom
Charlotte Gainsbourg
Sylvia
Louis Garrel
Ivan Dedalus
Alba Rohrwacher
Arielle / Faunia
Szabó László
Henri Bloom
Hippolyte Girardot
Zwy
Jacques Nolot
Claverie
Catherine Mouchet
Le médecin soins intensifs
Samir Guesmi
Le médecin
Mélodie Richard
Hôtesse de l'air
Marc Prin
Jacques (Diplomate 1)
Bruno Todeschini
Responsable sécurité Tadjikistan
Pascal Ternisien
Robert (Diplomate 2)
Philippe Fretun
Mathieu (Diplomate 3)
Bernard Bloch
Amiel (Diplomate 4)
Guillaume Briat
Luc (Diplomate 5)
Marc Berman
Jean (Diplomate 6)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 23, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arnaud Desplechin
- Screenplay & Story
- Arnaud Desplechin, Julie Peyr, Léa Mysius
- Original Score
- Grégoire Hetzel, Mike Kourtzer
- Original Title
- Les Fantômes d'Ismaël
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- German, French
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.1M
- Production Studios
- Why Not Productions, France 2 Cinéma, Le Pacte, Wild Bunch
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arnaud Desplechin
Arnaud Desplechin, Julie Peyr, Léa Mysius
Grégoire Hetzel, Mike Kourtzer
Irina Lubtchansky
Laurence Briaud
Oury Milshtein, Vincent Maraval, Pascal Caucheteux
Department Leadership Roster
Vincent Maraval
Producer
Arnaud Desplechin
Director
Pascal Caucheteux
Producer
Toma Baquéni
Production Design
Arnaud Desplechin
Writer
Julie Peyr
Writer
Hugues Namur
Visual Effects Supervisor
Irina Lubtchansky
Director of Photography
Grégoire Hetzel
Original Music Composer
Laurence Briaud
Editor
Mike Kourtzer
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ismael's Ghosts
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ismael's Ghosts about?
Just as the disheveled and alcoholic filmmaker Ismaël embarks on a difficult new film project, his life is sent into a tailspin. His wife Carlotta, presumed dead for 20 years, come crashing back into his life creating chaos in his work and his current romantic relationship with the starry-eyed astronomer Sylvia.
Who directed Ismael's Ghosts?
Ismael's Ghosts was directed by Arnaud Desplechin.
Who stars in Ismael's Ghosts?
The principal cast of Ismael's Ghosts includes Mathieu Amalric, Marion Cotillard, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Louis Garrel, Alba Rohrwacher.
When was Ismael's Ghosts released and how long is it?
Ismael's Ghosts was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
How much did Ismael's Ghosts make at the box office?
Ismael's Ghosts grossed $3.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Ismael's Ghosts?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ismael's Ghosts was composed by Grégoire Hetzel, Mike Kourtzer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ismael's Ghosts?
Ismael's Ghosts holds official age classifications: FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).