An Impossible Love
Un amour impossible
Synopsis
A chronicle of the unconditional love between a mother and her daughter, from 1958 to the present day, which is endangered by an unsteady and manipulative father.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2018-12-14
Top Cast
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Virginie Efira
Rachel
Niels Schneider
Philippe
Jehnny Beth
Chantal (adult)
Estelle Lescure
Chantal (adolescent)
Coralie Russier
Nicole
Iliana Zabeth
Gaby Schwartz
Catherine Morlot
Grandma
Ambre Hasaj
Chantal (age 3-5)
Sasha Alessandri-Torrès Garcia
Chantal (age 6-8)
Pierre Salvadori
Doctor
Gaël Kamilindi
Franck
Simon Bakhouche
Alain
Didier Sandre
Philippe's Father
Simon Poulain
Michel
Siegrid Alnoy
Michelin Guide Secretary
Lionel Robert
Psychiatric Hospital Director
Mounia Raoui
Psychologist
Arthur Igual
Cédric
Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival du Film Francophone d'Angoulême
Festival / Special Debut
November 7, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Catherine Corsini
- Screenplay & Story
- Catherine Corsini, Laurette Polmanss
- Original Score
- Grégoire Hetzel
- Original Title
- Un amour impossible
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Production Studios
- Artémis Productions, Le Pacte, CHAZ Productions, France 3 Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Catherine Corsini
Catherine Corsini, Laurette Polmanss, Christine Angot
Grégoire Hetzel
Jeanne Lapoirie
Frédéric Baillehaiche
Elisabeth Perez
Department Leadership Roster
Laurent Mulot
Stunt Coordinator
Catherine Corsini
Director
Jeanne Lapoirie
Director of Photography
Elisabeth Perez
Producer
Catherine Corsini
Screenplay
Laurette Polmanss
Screenplay
Frédéric Baillehaiche
Editor
Grégoire Hetzel
Original Music Composer
Virginie Montel
Costume Design
Toma Baquéni
Production Design
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About An Impossible Love
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What is An Impossible Love about?
A chronicle of the unconditional love between a mother and her daughter, from 1958 to the present day, which is endangered by an unsteady and manipulative father.
Who directed An Impossible Love?
An Impossible Love was directed by Catherine Corsini.
Who stars in An Impossible Love?
The principal cast of An Impossible Love includes Virginie Efira, Niels Schneider, Jehnny Beth, Estelle Lescure, Coralie Russier.
When was An Impossible Love released and how long is it?
An Impossible Love was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for An Impossible Love?
The original motion picture soundtrack for An Impossible Love was composed by Grégoire Hetzel.
Is An Impossible Love based on a book or true story?
An Impossible Love is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Christine Angot".
What is the age rating and content advisory for An Impossible Love?
An Impossible Love holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).