Exit-exil
Synopsis
The film follows Duke and Olivia , a troubled couple living in a gloomy city. Duke is a failed, alcoholic saxophonist, while Olivia works as a striptease dancer. Trapped in a toxic environment, Olivia decides to break free from Duke’s self-destructive lifestyle to uncover her past She was separated from her parents as a child, and with the help of a judge named Gerard, she travels back to her childhood home located on a garbage dump. There, the locals welcome her as the "Madonna of the landfill".
Top Cast
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Philippe Léotard
Duke
Frédérique Hender
Olivia
Magali Noël
Joachim
Jean-Pierre Sentier
Lyautey
Fabrice Eberhard
Ciccio
Jean Lescot
Vitelli
Jean de Coninck
Jean-Jean
Raoul de Manez
Judge Gérard
Brigitte Barry
La grenouille
Larrio Ekson
Livingstone
Bert Struys
Cyril
Nicole Bogaerts
Juliette Van de Sompel
La vagabonde
Danielle Detremmerie
Els Joukes
Adelaide João
Filip van Luchene
Dirk Martens
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luc Monheim
- Screenplay & Story
- Luc Monheim
- Original Score
- Rachid Bahri
- Original Title
- Exit-exil
- Country of Origin
- Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- MBC Production, Ministerie van de Vlaamse Gemeenschap, CinéTé Filmproduktie B.V.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luc Monheim
Luc Monheim
Rachid Bahri
Mário Barroso
Yves Deschamps
António da Cunha Telles, Jacques Michel
Department Leadership Roster
Luc Monheim
Director
Yves Deschamps
Editor
Luc Monheim
Writer
Mário Barroso
Director of Photography
António da Cunha Telles
Producer
Jacques Michel
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Exit-exil
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Exit-exil about?
The film follows Duke and Olivia , a troubled couple living in a gloomy city. Duke is a failed, alcoholic saxophonist, while Olivia works as a striptease dancer. Trapped in a toxic environment, Olivia decides to break free from Duke’s self-destructive lifestyle to uncover her past She was separated from her parents as a child, and with the help of a judge named Gerard, she travels back to her childhood home located on a garbage dump. There, the locals welcome her as the "Madonna of the landfill".
Who directed Exit-exil?
Exit-exil was directed by Luc Monheim.
Who stars in Exit-exil?
The principal cast of Exit-exil includes Philippe Léotard, Frédérique Hender, Magali Noël, Jean-Pierre Sentier, Fabrice Eberhard.
When was Exit-exil released and how long is it?
Exit-exil was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Exit-exil?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Exit-exil was composed by Rachid Bahri.