La Face de l'Ogre
Synopsis
Several mountaineers attempt to climb La face de l'Ogre near Chamonix. Their starting point is a small mountain hotel from where many tourists observe them. Among these is Hélène, who has been staying there for a few weeks but who is excluded by the other tourists. Then she meets a city girl named Marion and they immediately become friends. She tells him that she is waiting for her husband who has tried to climb the mountain and should be back any day. But then the weather turns sour, which causes hope to wane but also brings women together in anxiety. Finally the weather improves and Marion's husband comes back but not Hélène's and she must finally accept the truth.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernard Giraudeau
- Screenplay & Story
- Simone Desmaison, Anny Duperey
- Original Title
- La Face de l'Ogre
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Antenne 2
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernard Giraudeau
Simone Desmaison, Anny Duperey
Department Leadership Roster
Anny Duperey
Writer
Bernard Giraudeau
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About La Face de l'Ogre
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What is La Face de l'Ogre about?
Several mountaineers attempt to climb La face de l'Ogre near Chamonix. Their starting point is a small mountain hotel from where many tourists observe them. Among these is Hélène, who has been staying there for a few weeks but who is excluded by the other tourists. Then she meets a city girl named Marion and they immediately become friends. She tells him that she is waiting for her husband who has tried to climb the mountain and should be back any day. But then the weather turns sour, which causes hope to wane but also brings women together in anxiety. Finally the weather improves and Marion's husband comes back but not Hélène's and she must finally accept the truth.
Who directed La Face de l'Ogre?
La Face de l'Ogre was directed by Bernard Giraudeau.
Who stars in La Face de l'Ogre?
The principal cast of La Face de l'Ogre includes Bernard Giraudeau, Anny Duperey, Pierre Vaneck, Catherine Frot, Jean-Claude Bouillaud.
When was La Face de l'Ogre released and how long is it?
La Face de l'Ogre was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Is La Face de l'Ogre based on a book or true story?
La Face de l'Ogre is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Simone Desmaison".