The Beautiful Story
La Belle Histoire
Synopsis
A film with emphasis on visuals and music, the plot concerns characters who meet in present time, mainly the male gypsy Jesus, and the female thief and con-artist Odona, who share parallel experiences from lives 2000 years in the past. These stories are juxtaposed.
Top Cast
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Gérard Lanvin
Jésus-Christ / Jésus le gitan
Béatrice Dalle
Odona
Vincent Lindon
Simon Choulel
Marie-Sophie L.
Marie
Patrick Chesnais
Pierre Lhermitte
Jacques Gamblin
Le jeune policier
Paul Préboist
Le professeur tricot
Amidou
Le berger
Konstantin Aleksandrov
Kraki
Amina Annabi
La soeur de Jésus
Gérard Darmon
Le motard
Anémone
Mme Desjardins
Patrice Laffont
Self
Catherine Lachens
La chasseuse de tête
Jean-Claude Dreyfus
L'inspecteur du grand magasin
Patrick Edlinger
Self
Jean Benguigui
Doga
Charles Gérard
Didier Louis
Release History & Theatrical Window
Kaohsiung Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 19, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 22, 2002
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Lelouch
- Screenplay & Story
- Maryline Dupoux, Claude Lelouch
- Original Score
- Francis Lai, Philippe Servain
- Original Title
- La Belle Histoire
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 3h 30m
- Production Studios
- Les Films 13, TF1 Films Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Lelouch
Maryline Dupoux, Claude Lelouch
Francis Lai, Philippe Servain
Jean-Yves Le Mener
Hélène de Luze
Jean-Paul De Vidas
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Lelouch
Director
Francis Lai
Original Music Composer
Philippe Servain
Original Music Composer
Hélène de Luze
Editor
Mimi Lempicka
Costume Design
Jean-Yves Le Mener
Director of Photography
Thierry Flamand
Production Design
Claude Lelouch
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Beautiful Story.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Beautiful Story
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Beautiful Story about?
A film with emphasis on visuals and music, the plot concerns characters who meet in present time, mainly the male gypsy Jesus, and the female thief and con-artist Odona, who share parallel experiences from lives 2000 years in the past. These stories are juxtaposed.
Who directed The Beautiful Story?
The Beautiful Story was directed by Claude Lelouch.
Who stars in The Beautiful Story?
The principal cast of The Beautiful Story includes Gérard Lanvin, Béatrice Dalle, Vincent Lindon, Marie-Sophie L., Patrick Chesnais.
When was The Beautiful Story released and how long is it?
The Beautiful Story was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 3h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Beautiful Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Beautiful Story was composed by Francis Lai, Philippe Servain.