Strange Gardens
Effroyables Jardins
Synopsis
Lucien, 14, can’t understand why his father, a serious and respected teacher, makes a fool of himself by dressing up as a clown and giving a show. André, Lucien’s father’s best friend, feels for the teenager and decides to reveal something from their mutual past that will explain the reason for Lucien’s father’s strange behavior.
Top Cast
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Jacques Villeret
Jacques Pouzay
André Dussollier
André Designy
Thierry Lhermitte
Thierry Plaisance
Benoît Magimel
Emile Bailleul
Suzanne Flon
Marie Gerbier
Isabelle Candelier
Louise, Jacques' wife
Victor Garrivier
Félix Gerbier
Bernard Collins
Bernd
Damien Jouillerot
Lucien, Jacques's son
Jean-Claude Durand
Raoul, aka 'Cul Fanny'
Michel Cordes
Boss of the shooting
Nina-Paloma Polly
Françoise, Jacques' daughter
Maxime Fouard
Paulo
Solène Chavanne
Suzy
Romain Provvedi
Maurice
Mélanie Baxter-Jones
Emile's daughter in 1944
Juliette Delfau
Girl at the village hall
Romaine Friess
Girl at the village hall
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 27, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Becker
- Screenplay & Story
- Guillaume Laurant, Jean Becker, Jean Cosmos, Michel Quint
- Original Score
- Zbigniew Preisner
- Original Title
- Effroyables Jardins
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Canal+, France 2 Cinéma, France 3 Cinéma, ICE3, UGC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Becker
Guillaume Laurant, Jean Becker, Jean Cosmos, Michel Quint
Zbigniew Preisner
Jean-Marie Dreujou
Jacques Witta
Louis Becker, Jean-Paul Becker
Department Leadership Roster
Guillaume Laurant
Writer
Louis Becker
Producer
Zbigniew Preisner
Original Music Composer
Jean-Marie Dreujou
Director of Photography
Jacques Witta
Editor
Jean-Paul Becker
Producer
Bruno Margery
Production Design
Thérèse Ripaud
Production Design
Sylvie de Segonzac
Costume Design
Jean Becker
Director
Jean Becker
Writer
Jean Cosmos
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Strange Gardens
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Strange Gardens about?
Lucien, 14, can’t understand why his father, a serious and respected teacher, makes a fool of himself by dressing up as a clown and giving a show. André, Lucien’s father’s best friend, feels for the teenager and decides to reveal something from their mutual past that will explain the reason for Lucien’s father’s strange behavior.
Who directed Strange Gardens?
Strange Gardens was directed by Jean Becker.
Who stars in Strange Gardens?
The principal cast of Strange Gardens includes Jacques Villeret, André Dussollier, Thierry Lhermitte, Benoît Magimel, Suzanne Flon.
When was Strange Gardens released and how long is it?
Strange Gardens was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Strange Gardens?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Strange Gardens was composed by Zbigniew Preisner.
Is Strange Gardens based on a book or true story?
Strange Gardens is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Michel Quint".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Strange Gardens?
Strange Gardens holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).