La Joie de vivre
Synopsis
Monsieur Charme is an old man, and the love of his life passed away some years ago. Despite being wealthy and in relatively good health, he finds that life without her is no longer supportable. Determined to end it all, he approaches Reine, a home-care nurse known for her willingness to bend the rules, and asks her if, in return for receiving his apartment, she will kill him. She readily agrees, and now the fun in this black comedy can begin. It seems that the old man has a nephew who is determined to thwart this scheme at all costs. A battle royal is joined between the ingenuity of the nurse and her willing victim, and the determination of his equally ingenious nephew.
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Michel Bouquet
Monsieur Charme
Gwennola Bothorel
Reine
Patrick Catalifo
Joyeux
Micheline Dax
Muguette
Henri Virlogeux
Cent à l'heure
Kathy Kriegel
Carole
Bruce Myers
Karl
Marie Mergey
Mrs. Jolly
Michel Vitold
Henri Jolly
James Hor
Le vendeur asiatique
Eugène Berthier
Un homme du club du troisième âge
Germaine Lafaille
Une femme du club du troisième âge
Emile Abossolo M'bo
Arsène
Philippe Morier-Genoud
Eusèbe
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Guillot
- Screenplay & Story
- Roger Guillot, Josiane Maisse
- Original Score
- Angélique Nachon, Jean-Claude Nachon
- Original Title
- La Joie de vivre
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Les Productions Lazennec, France 3 Cinéma, Investimage, Canal+, CNC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Guillot
Roger Guillot, Josiane Maisse
Angélique Nachon, Jean-Claude Nachon
Emmanuel Machuel
Alain Rocca
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Guillot
Director
Roger Guillot
Writer
Josiane Maisse
Writer
Alain Rocca
Producer
Angélique Nachon
Original Music Composer
Jean-Claude Nachon
Original Music Composer
Anne Schotte
Costume Design
Emmanuel Machuel
Director of Photography
Sylvie Olivé
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About La Joie de vivre
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What is La Joie de vivre about?
Monsieur Charme is an old man, and the love of his life passed away some years ago. Despite being wealthy and in relatively good health, he finds that life without her is no longer supportable. Determined to end it all, he approaches Reine, a home-care nurse known for her willingness to bend the rules, and asks her if, in return for receiving his apartment, she will kill him. She readily agrees, and now the fun in this black comedy can begin. It seems that the old man has a nephew who is determined to thwart this scheme at all costs. A battle royal is joined between the ingenuity of the nurse and her willing victim, and the determination of his equally ingenious nephew.
Who directed La Joie de vivre?
La Joie de vivre was directed by Roger Guillot.
Who stars in La Joie de vivre?
The principal cast of La Joie de vivre includes Michel Bouquet, Gwennola Bothorel, Patrick Catalifo, Micheline Dax, Henri Virlogeux.
When was La Joie de vivre released and how long is it?
La Joie de vivre was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for La Joie de vivre?
The original motion picture soundtrack for La Joie de vivre was composed by Angélique Nachon, Jean-Claude Nachon.