Stand-by
Synopsis
A woman remains in an airport after her husband announces he wants a divorce, just before they are to board a plane for Argentina. Unwilling to turn to her sister and emotionally traumatized she makes the airport her home, making money by working as a prostitute. She strikes up a friendship with a café worker Marco.....
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Dominique Blanc
Hélène
Roschdy Zem
Marco
Patrick Catalifo
Gérard
Jean-Luc Bideau
The Swiss customer
Georges Corraface
The customer in the parking lot
Gamil Ratib
Doctor
Cécile Brune
Isabelle
Franck Gourlat
The Inspector
Rémi Martin
The violent man
Catherine Sola
Nurse
Laura Mañá
Air Argentina flight attendant
Asil Raïs
The Indian customer
Olivier Claverie
The customer at the computer
Nathalie Bécue
Border police woman
Eric Frachet
Police inspector
Luc Palun
The cashier at the currency exchange
Alain Lancelot
Hotel receptionist
Candide Sanchez
Hotel receptionist
Release History & Theatrical Window
Eurocine Medellín
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roch Stéphanik
- Screenplay & Story
- Yves Sarda, Roch Stéphanik, Sandra Cheres
- Original Title
- Stand-by
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- Studio Images 5, Diaphana Films, La Sept Cinéma, Salomé, Havas Images, Ista Films, Canal+, ARTE France Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roch Stéphanik
Yves Sarda, Roch Stéphanik, Sandra Cheres
Tetsuo Nagata
Dan Facundo, Roch Stéphanik
Maurice Bernart
Department Leadership Roster
Roch Stéphanik
Director
Dan Facundo
Editor
Anouschka Debain-Dussaucy
Costume Design
Daphné Deboaisne
Production Design
Maurice Bernart
Producer
Roch Stéphanik
Editor
Eve-Marie Arnault
Costume Design
Tetsuo Nagata
Director of Photography
Roch Stéphanik
Writer
Dominique Douret
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stand-by
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What is Stand-by about?
A woman remains in an airport after her husband announces he wants a divorce, just before they are to board a plane for Argentina. Unwilling to turn to her sister and emotionally traumatized she makes the airport her home, making money by working as a prostitute. She strikes up a friendship with a café worker Marco.....
Who directed Stand-by?
Stand-by was directed by Roch Stéphanik.
Who stars in Stand-by?
The principal cast of Stand-by includes Dominique Blanc, Roschdy Zem, Patrick Catalifo, Jean-Luc Bideau, Georges Corraface.
When was Stand-by released and how long is it?
Stand-by was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.