L'étrangère
Synopsis
Sophie left her homeland, the United States, after a secret tragedy. In Paris, she divides her time between an opera house, where she is the dresser for a great Swedish singer, and amateur theater. David, her director, pushes her to her limits: she cannot refuse, so stubbornly, to live and love again. Little by little, Sophie lets herself be disturbed by her speech, and moved by the amorous games and the sensual atmosphere of the opera on which she is working, "Le Chevalier a la rose" by Richard Strauss. After each performance, Sophie sees a silent young man, Valentin. She is convinced that he is coming for the beautiful singer. But one day, he speaks to her, and Sophie finally becomes an actress of her own story.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Florence Colombani
- Screenplay & Story
- Sophie Audoubert, Florence Colombani
- Original Title
- L'étrangère
- Country of Origin
- France, Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Madragoa Filmes, ARTE, Gemini Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Florence Colombani
Sophie Audoubert, Florence Colombani
Mário Castanheira
Isabelle Ingold
Paulo Branco
Department Leadership Roster
Florence Colombani
Director
Paulo Branco
Producer
Mário Castanheira
Director of Photography
Isabelle Ingold
Editor
Zé Branco
Production Design
Luís Monteiro
Production Design
Zé Branco
Costume Design
Madalena Poppe
Costume Design
Sophie Audoubert
Writer
Florence Colombani
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About L'étrangère
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is L'étrangère about?
Sophie left her homeland, the United States, after a secret tragedy. In Paris, she divides her time between an opera house, where she is the dresser for a great Swedish singer, and amateur theater. David, her director, pushes her to her limits: she cannot refuse, so stubbornly, to live and love again. Little by little, Sophie lets herself be disturbed by her speech, and moved by the amorous games and the sensual atmosphere of the opera on which she is working, "Le Chevalier a la rose" by Richard Strauss. After each performance, Sophie sees a silent young man, Valentin. She is convinced that he is coming for the beautiful singer. But one day, he speaks to her, and Sophie finally becomes an actress of her own story.
Who directed L'étrangère?
L'étrangère was directed by Florence Colombani.
Who stars in L'étrangère?
The principal cast of L'étrangère includes Sarah Pratt, Clément Sibony, Philippe Morier-Genoud, Charlotte Hellekant, Mireille Delunsch.
When was L'étrangère released and how long is it?
L'étrangère was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.