Zonzon
Synopsis
In a French prison, three men are coming to terms with the emotional and physical torment which their incarceration brings them. Arnaud is serving a six-month sentence for drug smuggling; he protests his innocence and will do anything to secure an early release. Francky is a hardened criminal who has all but lost his wife and family and who seeks comfort in self-inflicted abuse. Kader is in prison for theft; he is the most philosophical of the three men, he is growing accustomed to prison life and seems to prefer it to the world outside.
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Pascal Greggory
Francky
Gaël Morel
Grandjean
Jamel Debbouze
Kader
Fabienne Babe
Christine
Élodie Bouchez
Carmen
François Levantal
Rico
Serge Blumental
Gardien Raymond
Zakariya Gouram
Rachid
Jean-François Gallotte
Gardien Fernand
Hassan Koubba
Said
Marc Andréoni
Le Directeur
Kamel Abdeli
L'Excite
Marie-Françoise Audollent
Madame Gouvier
David Barrouk
Pierrot
Rico Chatelain
Cyril
Emmanuel Courcol
Gardien Gilles
Leo Czajka
Eric
Gabrielle Forest
Brigadier Fouroux
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Laurent Bouhnik
- Screenplay & Story
- Laurent Bouhnik, Patrick Delassagne
- Original Score
- Jérôme Coullet
- Original Title
- Zonzon
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Playtime, Canal+, Le Studio Canal+, CNC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Laurent Bouhnik
Laurent Bouhnik, Patrick Delassagne, Marc Andréoni
Jérôme Coullet
Gilles Henry
Hervé de Luze
Jean Cottin, Étienne Comar, Patrick Delassagne, Thierry Boscheron, Laurent Bouhnik
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Cottin
Producer
Étienne Comar
Producer
Patrick Delassagne
Producer
Thierry Boscheron
Producer
Laurent Bouhnik
Producer
Laurent Bouhnik
Director
Gilles Henry
Director of Photography
Jérôme Coullet
Original Music Composer
Laurent Bouhnik
Screenplay
Jacques Rouxel
Production Design
Isabelle Millet
Costume Design
Patrick Delassagne
Screenplay
Hervé de Luze
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Zonzon.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zonzon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Zonzon about?
In a French prison, three men are coming to terms with the emotional and physical torment which their incarceration brings them. Arnaud is serving a six-month sentence for drug smuggling; he protests his innocence and will do anything to secure an early release. Francky is a hardened criminal who has all but lost his wife and family and who seeks comfort in self-inflicted abuse. Kader is in prison for theft; he is the most philosophical of the three men, he is growing accustomed to prison life and seems to prefer it to the world outside.
Who directed Zonzon?
Zonzon was directed by Laurent Bouhnik.
Who stars in Zonzon?
The principal cast of Zonzon includes Pascal Greggory, Gaël Morel, Jamel Debbouze, Fabienne Babe, Élodie Bouchez.
When was Zonzon released and how long is it?
Zonzon was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Zonzon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Zonzon was composed by Jérôme Coullet.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Zonzon?
Zonzon holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).