Oh, Woe Is Me
Hélas pour moi
Synopsis
This complex allegorical tale tells the story of man’s quest for spiritual meaning. When God enters the body of 1980s filmmaker Simon Donnadieu, his wife Rachel realizes that something has gone awry, but chooses to remain faithful to her erratically-behaving husband.
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Hélas pour moi (1993) Trailer
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Top Cast
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Gérard Depardieu
Simon Donnadieu
Laurence Masliah
Rachel Donnadieu
Bernard Verley
Abraham Klimt
Aude Amiot
Aude Amiel, a Student
Roland Blanche
Drawing Teacher / Bookseller
Marc Betton
Doctor
François Germond
Shepherd
Jean-Louis Loca
Max Mercure
Anny Romand
Shepherd's Wife
Monique Couturier
Old Servant
Benjamin Kraatz
Benjamin
Manon Andersen
Ondine
Raphaël Potier
Student
Delphine Quentin
Delphine, a Student
Véronique Varlet
Student
Laurence Dubas
Grief-Stricken Woman
Stefan Elbaum
Tennis Player
Vincent Siegrist
Latin Student
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 18, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Luc Godard
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Luc Godard
- Original Score
- David Darling, Johann Sebastian Bach, Heinz Holliger, Dmitri Shostakovich, Ludwig van Beethoven, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Arthur Honegger, Gia Kancheli
- Original Title
- Hélas pour moi
- Country of Origin
- France, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Alain Sarde, Vega Film, Périphéria, TSR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Luc Godard
Jean-Luc Godard
David Darling, Johann Sebastian Bach, Heinz Holliger, Dmitri Shostakovich, Ludwig van Beethoven, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Arthur Honegger, Gia Kancheli
Caroline Champetier
Jean-Luc Godard
Christine Gozlan, Christine Hutin, Ruth Waldburger, Alain Sarde, Benoît Rossel
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Luc Godard
Writer
Jean-Luc Godard
Director
Jean-Luc Godard
Editor
Christine Gozlan
Producer
Christine Hutin
Producer
Ruth Waldburger
Producer
Valérie De Buck
Costume Design
Alain Sarde
Producer
Benoît Rossel
Producer
Caroline Champetier
Director of Photography
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Oh, Woe Is Me about?
This complex allegorical tale tells the story of man’s quest for spiritual meaning. When God enters the body of 1980s filmmaker Simon Donnadieu, his wife Rachel realizes that something has gone awry, but chooses to remain faithful to her erratically-behaving husband.
Who directed Oh, Woe Is Me?
Oh, Woe Is Me was directed by Jean-Luc Godard.
Who stars in Oh, Woe Is Me?
The principal cast of Oh, Woe Is Me includes Gérard Depardieu, Laurence Masliah, Bernard Verley, Aude Amiot, Roland Blanche.
When was Oh, Woe Is Me released and how long is it?
Oh, Woe Is Me was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Oh, Woe Is Me?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Oh, Woe Is Me was composed by David Darling, Johann Sebastian Bach, Heinz Holliger, Dmitri Shostakovich, Ludwig van Beethoven, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Arthur Honegger, Gia Kancheli.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Oh, Woe Is Me?
Oh, Woe Is Me holds official age classifications: FR: TP; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).