Cartagena
L'Homme de Chevet
Synopsis
Muriel is beautiful, free-spirited and bed-ridden since a horrific accident. Leo is a drunk middle-aged ex-boxer. Desperate for work and unqualified, he interviews for Muriel, who hires him to cook and care for her against her better judgment. Initially out of his depth, Leo slowly wins Muriel's trust. As Muriel teaches him to read, he forces her to confront the joys beyond her window.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing Panorama du cinéma français
Festival / Special Debut
December 20, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alain Monne
- Screenplay & Story
- Nathalie Vailloud, Alain Monne, Éric Holder
- Original Score
- Florencia Di Concilio
- Original Title
- L'Homme de Chevet
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, French
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Thelma Films, Cine Nomine, ARTE France Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alain Monne
Nathalie Vailloud, Alain Monne, Éric Holder
Florencia Di Concilio
Antoine Roch
Catherine Schwartz
Pierre Forette, David Poirot-Gozlan, Thierry Wong, Christine Gozlan, Murielle Thierrin
Department Leadership Roster
Alain Monne
Director
Nathalie Vailloud
Writer
Alain Monne
Writer
Pierre Forette
Producer
Catherine Schwartz
Editor
Thierry Wong
Producer
Christine Gozlan
Producer
Antoine Roch
Director of Photography
Marine Chauveau
Costume Design
Yann Megard
Production Design
Rodolphe Guglielmi
Producer
Sylvain Jouannet
Producer
Fryderyk Ovcaric
Producer
Teddy Percherancier
Producer
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cartagena
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cartagena about?
Muriel is beautiful, free-spirited and bed-ridden since a horrific accident. Leo is a drunk middle-aged ex-boxer. Desperate for work and unqualified, he interviews for Muriel, who hires him to cook and care for her against her better judgment. Initially out of his depth, Leo slowly wins Muriel's trust. As Muriel teaches him to read, he forces her to confront the joys beyond her window.
Who directed Cartagena?
Cartagena was directed by Alain Monne.
Who stars in Cartagena?
The principal cast of Cartagena includes Sophie Marceau, Christopher Lambert, Margarita Rosa de Francisco, Rodolfo De Souza, Linnett Hernandez Valdes.
When was Cartagena released and how long is it?
Cartagena was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Cartagena?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cartagena was composed by Florencia Di Concilio.
Is Cartagena based on a book or true story?
Cartagena is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Éric Holder".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cartagena?
Cartagena holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP.