Sound and Fury
De bruit et de fureur
Synopsis
This drama depicts the misery of neglected children in big cities. 13 years old Bruno is of a good family, but since the death of his grandmother he spends most of his time alone, in a phantasy world, while his mother is away at work. But then he befriends the violent Jean-Roger, who's from a severely disturbed family, where nobody cares what he's doing. In school Jean-Roger drives their teacher into despair just for fun. To separate the two boys, she starts to stimulate Bruno's interests by giving him extra lessons. When Jean-Roger fears loosing his one and only friend, he becomes even more aggressive.
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Bruno Cremer
Marcel
François Négret
Jean-Roger
Vincent Gasperitsch
Bruno
Fabienne Babe
Teacher
María Luisa García
Apparition
Fejria Deliba
Mina
Thierry Helene
Thierry
Sandrine Arnault
Marcel girl
Victoire Buff
Friend Thierry
Françoise Vatel
Mother of Jean-Roger
Albert Montias
Brother of Marcel
Lucien Plazanet
A neighbour
Aurélie Sterling
Girlfriend of Mina
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Claude Brisseau
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Claude Brisseau
- Original Title
- De bruit et de fureur
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Les Films du Losange, Investimage, CNC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Claude Brisseau
Jean-Claude Brisseau
Romain Winding
Jean-Claude Brisseau, María Luisa García, Annick Hurst
Margaret Ménégoz
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Claude Brisseau
Director
Jean-Claude Brisseau
Writer
Romain Winding
Director of Photography
Jean-Claude Brisseau
Editor
María Luisa García
Costume Design
Margaret Ménégoz
Producer
María Luisa García
Editor
Annick Hurst
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sound and Fury
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What is Sound and Fury about?
This drama depicts the misery of neglected children in big cities. 13 years old Bruno is of a good family, but since the death of his grandmother he spends most of his time alone, in a phantasy world, while his mother is away at work. But then he befriends the violent Jean-Roger, who's from a severely disturbed family, where nobody cares what he's doing. In school Jean-Roger drives their teacher into despair just for fun. To separate the two boys, she starts to stimulate Bruno's interests by giving him extra lessons. When Jean-Roger fears loosing his one and only friend, he becomes even more aggressive.
Who directed Sound and Fury?
Sound and Fury was directed by Jean-Claude Brisseau.
Who stars in Sound and Fury?
The principal cast of Sound and Fury includes Bruno Cremer, François Négret, Vincent Gasperitsch, Fabienne Babe, María Luisa García.
When was Sound and Fury released and how long is it?
Sound and Fury was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sound and Fury?
Sound and Fury holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).