The Duchess of Langeais
Ne touchez pas la hache
Synopsis
At a Spanish cloister, a celebrated French general of the Napoleonic Wars recognizes the voice of one of the nuns and recalls how, five years ago, she was the Duchess of Langeais, and he her most persistent suitor.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2008-01-21
Top Cast
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Jeanne Balibar
Antoinette de Langeais
Guillaume Depardieu
Armand de Montriveau
Bulle Ogier
Princess de Blamont-Chauvry
Michel Piccoli
Vidame de Pamiers
Anne Cantineau
Clara de Serizy
Thomas Durand
De Marsay
Nicholas Bouchaud
De Trailles
Mathias Jung
Julien
Victoria Zinny
Le Mere superieure
Remo Girone
Le confesseur au couvent
Beppe Chierici
L'alcade
Paul Chevillard
Duc de Navarreins
Barbet Schroeder
Duc de Grandlieu
Birgit Ludwig
Dianne de Maufrigneuse
Denis Freyd
Abbe Gondrand
Claude Delaugerre
Auguste
Marc Barbé
Marquis de Ronquerolles
Julie Judd
Lisette
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 22, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Rivette
- Screenplay & Story
- Pascal Bonitzer, Jacques Rivette, Honoré de Balzac, Christine Laurent
- Original Score
- Pierre Allio
- Original Title
- Ne touchez pas la hache
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French, Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Production Studios
- Pierre Grise Productions, Cinemaundici, ARTE France Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Rivette
Pascal Bonitzer, Jacques Rivette, Honoré de Balzac, Christine Laurent
Pierre Allio
William Lubtchansky
Nicole Lubtchansky
Martine Marignac, Maurice Tinchant, Roberto Cicutto, Luigi Musini, Ermanno Olmi
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Rivette
Director
Pascal Bonitzer
Writer
Jacques Rivette
Writer
Pierre Allio
Original Music Composer
Nicole Lubtchansky
Editor
Martine Marignac
Producer
Maurice Tinchant
Producer
Emmanuel de Chauvigny
Production Design
Maïra Ramedhan Levi
Costume Design
William Lubtchansky
Director of Photography
Christine Laurent
Writer
Roberto Cicutto
Producer
Luigi Musini
Producer
Ermanno Olmi
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Duchess of Langeais
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What is The Duchess of Langeais about?
At a Spanish cloister, a celebrated French general of the Napoleonic Wars recognizes the voice of one of the nuns and recalls how, five years ago, she was the Duchess of Langeais, and he her most persistent suitor.
Who directed The Duchess of Langeais?
The Duchess of Langeais was directed by Jacques Rivette.
Who stars in The Duchess of Langeais?
The principal cast of The Duchess of Langeais includes Jeanne Balibar, Guillaume Depardieu, Bulle Ogier, Michel Piccoli, Anne Cantineau.
When was The Duchess of Langeais released and how long is it?
The Duchess of Langeais was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 2h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for The Duchess of Langeais?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Duchess of Langeais was composed by Pierre Allio.
Is The Duchess of Langeais based on a book or true story?
The Duchess of Langeais is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Honoré de Balzac".