L'ennui
“An Obsession Out of Control”
Synopsis
A philosophy teacher restless with the need to do something with his life meets a young woman suspected of driving an artist to his death. He finds the very simple Cecilia irritating but develops a sexual rapport with her. Obsessed with the need to own and tormented by her inability to respond to him, he becomes increasingly violent in a quest he can't name - a quest that slowly begins to undermine his certainties.
Top Cast
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Charles Berling
Martin
Sophie Guillemin
Cécilia
Arielle Dombasle
Sophie
Robert Kramer
Meyers
Alice Grey
Cécilia's Mother
Maurice Antoni
Cécilia's Father
Tom Ouedraogo
Momo
Patrick Arrachequesne
Doctor
Serge Bozon
Philosophy Student
Anne-Sophie Morillon
Agnès
Nathalie Besançon
L'infirmière
Antoine Beau
Pierre
Oury Milshtein
Jean-Paul
Philippe Rebbot
Serveur au Café Momo
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cédric Kahn
- Screenplay & Story
- Cédric Kahn, Laurence Ferreira Barbosa
- Original Title
- L'ennui
- Country of Origin
- Portugal, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Studios
- Gemini Films, Ima Films, Madragoa Filmes, CNC, Canal+
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cédric Kahn
Cédric Kahn, Laurence Ferreira Barbosa, Alberto Moravia
Pascal Marti
Yann Dedet
Paulo Branco
Department Leadership Roster
Françoise Clavel
Costume Design
Cédric Kahn
Screenplay
Cédric Kahn
Director
Paulo Branco
Producer
Yann Dedet
Editor
Pascal Marti
Director of Photography
Laurence Ferreira Barbosa
Screenplay
François Abelanet
Production Design
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.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About L'ennui
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is L'ennui about?
A philosophy teacher restless with the need to do something with his life meets a young woman suspected of driving an artist to his death. He finds the very simple Cecilia irritating but develops a sexual rapport with her. Obsessed with the need to own and tormented by her inability to respond to him, he becomes increasingly violent in a quest he can't name - a quest that slowly begins to undermine his certainties.
Who directed L'ennui?
L'ennui was directed by Cédric Kahn.
Who stars in L'ennui?
The principal cast of L'ennui includes Charles Berling, Sophie Guillemin, Arielle Dombasle, Robert Kramer, Alice Grey.
When was L'ennui released and how long is it?
L'ennui was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
Is L'ennui based on a book or true story?
L'ennui is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alberto Moravia".
What is the age rating and content advisory for L'ennui?
L'ennui holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).