Chouans !
“Royalists against republicans...”
Synopsis
Directed by Philippe de Broca, the film recounts a bloody episode of the French Revolution. 1793, the Terror . In Vendée and in Bretagne, the chouans are revolting against the young Republic and fight for the monarchy restauration. The civil war divides also the family of the Count Savinien de Kerfadec, a liberal and generous noble and a flying machines inventor.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 17, 2020
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philippe de Broca
- Screenplay & Story
- Philippe de Broca, Daniel Boulanger
- Original Score
- Georges Delerue
- Original Title
- Chouans !
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Latin
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Production Studios
- France 2, Partner's Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philippe de Broca
Philippe de Broca, Daniel Boulanger
Georges Delerue
Bernard Zitzermann
Henri Lanoë
Ariel Zeitoun
Department Leadership Roster
Philippe de Broca
Director
Henri Lanoë
Editor
Ariel Zeitoun
Producer
Bernard Zitzermann
Director of Photography
Bénédict Beaugé
Production Design
Jacques Bufnoir
Production Design
Thomas Chevalier
Production Design
Yvonne Sassinot de Nesle
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Chouans !.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chouans !
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Chouans ! about?
Directed by Philippe de Broca, the film recounts a bloody episode of the French Revolution. 1793, the Terror . In Vendée and in Bretagne, the chouans are revolting against the young Republic and fight for the monarchy restauration. The civil war divides also the family of the Count Savinien de Kerfadec, a liberal and generous noble and a flying machines inventor.
Who directed Chouans !?
Chouans ! was directed by Philippe de Broca.
Who stars in Chouans !?
The principal cast of Chouans ! includes Philippe Noiret, Lambert Wilson, Roger Dumas, Sophie Marceau, Stéphane Freiss.
When was Chouans ! released and how long is it?
Chouans ! was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 2h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Chouans !?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chouans ! was composed by Georges Delerue.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Chouans !?
Chouans ! holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP.