Kings & Queen
Rois et Reine
Synopsis
Shortly before her wedding, art gallery director Nora travels from Paris to Grenoble to visit her preteen son, Elias, who is spending time with her aging professor father, Louis, recently diagnosed with terminal cancer. During her stay, she reaches out to her former lover, Ismaël, a viola player and father figure to Elias who has been committed against his will to a mental hospital. Ismaël, however, has his own problems to sort out.
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Trailer [Subtitled]
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-22
Top Cast
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Emmanuelle Devos
Nora Cotterelle
Mathieu Amalric
Ismaël Vuillard
Maurice Garrel
Louis Jenssens
Catherine Deneuve
Mme Vasset
Nathalie Boutefeu
Chloé Jenssens
Joachim Salinger
Pierre Cotterelle
Hippolyte Girardot
Maître Marc Mamanne
Magali Woch
Louis Jenssens
Valentin Lelong
Elias Cotterelle
Shulamit Adar
Mme Seyvos
Elsa Wolliaston
Dr. Devereux
Olivier Rabourdin
Jean-Jacques
Francis Leplay
Christian, le félon
Noémie Lvovsky
Elizabeth
Jean-Paul Roussillon
Abel Vuillard
Marc Betton
Léopold Virag, l'éditeur
Gilles Cohen
Simon
Catherine Rouvel
Monique Vuillard
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 13, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 15, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.8M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arnaud Desplechin
- Screenplay & Story
- Arnaud Desplechin, Roger Bohbot
- Original Score
- Grégoire Hetzel, Mike Kourtzer
- Original Title
- Rois et Reine
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- German, French, English
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.8M
- Production Studios
- Why Not Productions, France 2 Cinéma, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arnaud Desplechin
Arnaud Desplechin, Roger Bohbot
Grégoire Hetzel, Mike Kourtzer
Éric Gautier
Laurence Briaud
Pascal Caucheteux
Department Leadership Roster
Arnaud Desplechin
Director
Arnaud Desplechin
Writer
Roger Bohbot
Writer
Pascal Caucheteux
Producer
Éric Gautier
Director of Photography
Laurence Briaud
Editor
Daniel Bevan
Production Design
Nathalie Raoul
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kings & Queen
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What is Kings & Queen about?
Shortly before her wedding, art gallery director Nora travels from Paris to Grenoble to visit her preteen son, Elias, who is spending time with her aging professor father, Louis, recently diagnosed with terminal cancer. During her stay, she reaches out to her former lover, Ismaël, a viola player and father figure to Elias who has been committed against his will to a mental hospital. Ismaël, however, has his own problems to sort out.
Who directed Kings & Queen?
Kings & Queen was directed by Arnaud Desplechin.
Who stars in Kings & Queen?
The principal cast of Kings & Queen includes Emmanuelle Devos, Mathieu Amalric, Maurice Garrel, Catherine Deneuve, Nathalie Boutefeu.
When was Kings & Queen released and how long is it?
Kings & Queen was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 2h 30m.
How much did Kings & Queen make at the box office?
Kings & Queen grossed $3.8M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Kings & Queen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kings & Queen was composed by Grégoire Hetzel, Mike Kourtzer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kings & Queen?
Kings & Queen holds official age classifications: FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).