The Salt of Tears
Le Sel des larmes
Synopsis
Luc travels to Paris for the first time to sit the entrance exam for a carpentry school. There he meets Djemila, a young worker with whom he enjoys a short romance, before returning to his home town and beginning a relationship with Geneviève, whom he has known since childhood. Caught between two passions, Luc runs, resolving to fulfil his father's dreams by devoting himself to his future... until finally, he experiences true love.
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The Salt of Tears (dir by Philippe Garrel) US TRAILEROfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-11-05
Top Cast
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Logann Antuofermo
Luc
Oulaya Amamra
Djemila
Louise Chevillotte
Geneviève
Souheila Yacoub
Betsy
André Wilms
Luc’s Father
Aline Belibi
Alice
Martin Mesnier
Paco
Teddy Chawa
Jean-René
Stefan Crepon
Victor
Michel Charrel
Receptionist
Lucie Epicureo
Lucie
Alice Rahimi
Jasmine
Alban Guyon
Examiner
Hammou Graïa
Djemila's Father
Virgil Leclaire
Bénédicte Choisnet
Street Girl
Jean Chevalier
(voice)
Adrien Dewitte
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philippe Garrel
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Claude Carrière, Philippe Garrel, Arlette Langmann
- Original Score
- Jean-Louis Aubert
- Original Title
- Le Sel des larmes
- Country of Origin
- France, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Rectangle Productions, RTS, Close Up Films, ARTE France Cinéma, SRG SSR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philippe Garrel
Jean-Claude Carrière, Philippe Garrel, Arlette Langmann
Jean-Louis Aubert
Renato Berta
François Gédigier
Édouard Weil, Laurine Pelassy
Department Leadership Roster
Philippe Garrel
Director
François Gédigier
Editor
Renato Berta
Director of Photography
Jean-Louis Aubert
Original Music Composer
Jean-Claude Carrière
Screenplay
Philippe Garrel
Screenplay
Arlette Langmann
Screenplay
Édouard Weil
Producer
Laurine Pelassy
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Salt of Tears
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What is The Salt of Tears about?
Luc travels to Paris for the first time to sit the entrance exam for a carpentry school. There he meets Djemila, a young worker with whom he enjoys a short romance, before returning to his home town and beginning a relationship with Geneviève, whom he has known since childhood. Caught between two passions, Luc runs, resolving to fulfil his father's dreams by devoting himself to his future... until finally, he experiences true love.
Who directed The Salt of Tears?
The Salt of Tears was directed by Philippe Garrel.
Who stars in The Salt of Tears?
The principal cast of The Salt of Tears includes Logann Antuofermo, Oulaya Amamra, Louise Chevillotte, Souheila Yacoub, André Wilms.
When was The Salt of Tears released and how long is it?
The Salt of Tears was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Salt of Tears?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Salt of Tears was composed by Jean-Louis Aubert.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Salt of Tears?
The Salt of Tears holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).