Park Benches
Bancs publics (Versailles rive droite)
Synopsis
As she does every morning, Lucie takes advantage of her journey to work to lose herself for a while in the pages of a good book. And as she does every morning, she joins her colleagues at the office with a smile. It's a working day just like any other. Then suddenly all activity in the office stops. All attention is turned towards the window of the opposite building opposite and abanner reading: Man Alone. Is it a hoax? A cry for help? Everyone has his own interpretation, and will try, by any means possible, to discover what lies behind this mysterious message.
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Denis Podalydès
Aimé Mermot
Florence Muller
Lucie, the secretary
Pierre Arditi
Mr. Borelly
Hippolyte Girardot
Executive # 1
Josiane Balasko
Solange Renivelle
Michel Vuillermoz
Executive # 2
Didier Bourdon
Captain # 1
Chantal Lauby
Pascale
Chiara Mastroianni
Marianne's mother / Client with glasses
Claude Rich
Backgammon player # 1
Michel Aumont
Backgammon player # 2
Catherine Deneuve
Client with the little wardrobe
Vincent Elbaz
Jogger
Élie Semoun
Womanizer # 2
Thierry Lhermitte
Doctor
Emmanuelle Devos
Arthur's mother
Bernard Campan
Distrustful neighbor
Julie Depardieu
Distrustful Neighbor's Wife
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bruno Podalydès
- Screenplay & Story
- Olivia Basset, Bruno Podalydès
- Original Score
- Ezéchiel Pailhès
- Original Title
- Bancs publics (Versailles rive droite)
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Why Not Productions, France 2 Cinéma, UGC Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruno Podalydès
Olivia Basset, Bruno Podalydès
Ezéchiel Pailhès
Yves Cape
Jean-Denis Buré, Emmanuelle Castro
Pascal Caucheteux
Department Leadership Roster
Olivia Basset
Writer
Bruno Podalydès
Writer
Bruno Podalydès
Director
Pascal Caucheteux
Producer
Ezéchiel Pailhès
Original Music Composer
Yves Cape
Director of Photography
Jean-Denis Buré
Editor
Emmanuelle Castro
Editor
Marie Cheminal
Production Design
Dorothée Guiraud
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Park Benches.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Park Benches
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What is Park Benches about?
As she does every morning, Lucie takes advantage of her journey to work to lose herself for a while in the pages of a good book. And as she does every morning, she joins her colleagues at the office with a smile. It's a working day just like any other. Then suddenly all activity in the office stops. All attention is turned towards the window of the opposite building opposite and abanner reading: Man Alone. Is it a hoax? A cry for help? Everyone has his own interpretation, and will try, by any means possible, to discover what lies behind this mysterious message.
Who directed Park Benches?
Park Benches was directed by Bruno Podalydès.
Who stars in Park Benches?
The principal cast of Park Benches includes Denis Podalydès, Florence Muller, Pierre Arditi, Hippolyte Girardot, Josiane Balasko.
When was Park Benches released and how long is it?
Park Benches was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Park Benches?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Park Benches was composed by Ezéchiel Pailhès.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Park Benches?
Park Benches holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).