Reinventing Marvin
Marvin ou la belle éducation
Synopsis
Telling the true story of Marvin Bijou, a young boy from a working-class family in a small village, who suffers constant bullying at school and home for being ‘different’ – too sensitive and too feminine. A chance encounter with a drama teacher opens the doors to a world that offers him the chance to escape his situation.
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REINVENTING MARVIN - Trailer - PeccadilloOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-08-07
Top Cast
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Finnegan Oldfield
Marvin Bijou
Jules Porier
Marvin Bijou (child)
Catherine Mouchet
Madeleine Clément
Isabelle Huppert
Isabelle Huppert
Catherine Salée
Odile Bijou
Grégory Gadebois
Dany Bijou
Vincent Macaigne
Abel Pinto
Charles Berling
Roland
Rebecca James
Roland's English friend
India Hair
Vanessa
Yannick Morzelle
Gérald
Constance Dollé
François' mother
Lorenzo Lefèbvre
François
Timéo Bolland
Rémy
Philippe Ohrel
Theatre teacher
Sharif Andoura
Pierre
Luna Lou
Angélique
Cécile Rebboah
Madame Carolus
Release History & Theatrical Window
Vienna International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 28, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anne Fontaine
- Screenplay & Story
- Pierre Trividic, Anne Fontaine
- Original Title
- Marvin ou la belle éducation
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- P.A.S. Productions, Ciné+, Ciné-@, F Comme Film, France 2 Cinéma, Mars Films, Canal+
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anne Fontaine
Pierre Trividic, Anne Fontaine
Yves Angelo
Annette Dutertre
Pierre-Alexandre Schwab, Philippe Carcassonne
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Trividic
Writer
Anne Fontaine
Director
Pierre-Alexandre Schwab
Producer
Emmanuel de Chauvigny
Production Design
Mikaël Tanguy
Visual Effects Supervisor
Philippe Carcassonne
Producer
Anne Fontaine
Writer
Elise Ancion
Costume Design
Yves Angelo
Director of Photography
Annette Dutertre
Editor
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FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is Reinventing Marvin about?
Telling the true story of Marvin Bijou, a young boy from a working-class family in a small village, who suffers constant bullying at school and home for being ‘different’ – too sensitive and too feminine. A chance encounter with a drama teacher opens the doors to a world that offers him the chance to escape his situation.
Who directed Reinventing Marvin?
Reinventing Marvin was directed by Anne Fontaine.
Who stars in Reinventing Marvin?
The principal cast of Reinventing Marvin includes Finnegan Oldfield, Jules Porier, Catherine Mouchet, Isabelle Huppert, Catherine Salée.
When was Reinventing Marvin released and how long is it?
Reinventing Marvin was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Reinventing Marvin?
Reinventing Marvin holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).