BPM (Beats per Minute)
120 battements par minute
Synopsis
Paris, in the early 1990s: a group of young activists is desperately tied to finding the cure against an unknown lethal disease. They target the pharmaceutical labs that are retaining potential cures, and multiply direct actions, with the hope of saving their lives as well as the ones of future generations.
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UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-03-08
Top Cast
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Nahuel Pérez Biscayart
Sean Dalmazo
Arnaud Valois
Nathan
Adèle Haenel
Sophie
Antoine Reinartz
Thibault
Félix Maritaud
Max
Ariel Borenstein
Jérémie
Aloïse Sauvage
Eva
Simon Bourgade
Luc
Mehdi Touré
Germain
Simon Guélat
Markus
Coralie Russier
Muriel
Catherine Vinatier
Hélène
Théophile Ray
Marco
Saadia Bentaïeb
La mère de Sean
Jean-François Auguste
Fabien
Julien Herbin
Julien
Samuel Churin
Gilberti (directeur de Melton Pharm)
Pascal Tantot
Chercheur du ANRS
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 23, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6.6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.16x
+$1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robin Campillo
- Screenplay & Story
- Robin Campillo
- Original Score
- Arnaud Rebotini
- Original Title
- 120 battements par minute
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- Production Budget
- $6.6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $7.6M
- Production Studios
- Les Films de Pierre, Page 114, Memento Production, Playtime, France 3 Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robin Campillo
Robin Campillo, Philippe Mangeot
Arnaud Rebotini
Jeanne Lapoirie
Robin Campillo
Hugues Charbonneau, Marie-Ange Luciani, Jacques Audiard
Department Leadership Roster
Robin Campillo
Editor
Philippe Mangeot
Writer
Robin Campillo
Screenplay
Robin Campillo
Director
Hugues Charbonneau
Producer
Jeanne Lapoirie
Director of Photography
Marie-Ange Luciani
Producer
Isabelle Pannetier
Costume Design
Emmanuelle Duplay
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About BPM (Beats per Minute)
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What is BPM (Beats per Minute) about?
Paris, in the early 1990s: a group of young activists is desperately tied to finding the cure against an unknown lethal disease. They target the pharmaceutical labs that are retaining potential cures, and multiply direct actions, with the hope of saving their lives as well as the ones of future generations.
Who directed BPM (Beats per Minute)?
BPM (Beats per Minute) was directed by Robin Campillo.
Who stars in BPM (Beats per Minute)?
The principal cast of BPM (Beats per Minute) includes Nahuel Pérez Biscayart, Arnaud Valois, Adèle Haenel, Antoine Reinartz, Félix Maritaud.
When was BPM (Beats per Minute) released and how long is it?
BPM (Beats per Minute) was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 2h 23m.
What was the box office and production budget of BPM (Beats per Minute)?
BPM (Beats per Minute) had a reported production budget of $6.6M and grossed $7.6M at the worldwide box office (1.16 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for BPM (Beats per Minute)?
The original motion picture soundtrack for BPM (Beats per Minute) was composed by Arnaud Rebotini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for BPM (Beats per Minute)?
BPM (Beats per Minute) holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).