Élisa
Synopsis
Marie has had a tough childhood ever since her mother Elisa committed suicide. She has spent most of her life in an orphanage and now makes a living as a small time criminal in Paris. Now she wants to unravel her past and find her father whom she blames for her mother's death.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Vanessa Paradis - Elisa (trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-12-01
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Vanessa Paradis
Marie
Gérard Depardieu
Jacques 'Lébovitch', Marie's father
Clotilde Courau
Solange, Marie's friend
Sekkou Sall
Ahmed, Marie's friend
Florence Thomassin
Elisa, Marie's mother
Werner Schreyer
DS driver
Michel Bouquet
Samuel
Philippe Léotard
Gitanes Smoker
Catherine Rouvel
Marina
Melvil Poupaud
Pharmacist's son
Olivier Saladin
Kevin
Bernard Verley
Entrepreneur
Reine Bartève
Grandmother
André Julien
Grandfather
Gérard Chaillou
Claude Chapelier
Bernard Lincot
Owner of Bar des Pêcheurs
Eugene Riguidel
Customer in Bar des Pêcheurs
José Garcia
Taxi Passenger
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Becker
- Screenplay & Story
- Fabrice Carazo, Jean Becker
- Original Score
- Serge Gainsbourg, Michel Colombier, Zbigniew Preisner
- Original Title
- Élisa
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Christian Fechner, Solo Productions, TF1 Films Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Becker
Fabrice Carazo, Jean Becker
Serge Gainsbourg, Michel Colombier, Zbigniew Preisner
Étienne Becker
Jacques Witta
Henri Brichetti, Christian Fechner
Department Leadership Roster
Henri Brichetti
Producer
Jacques Witta
Editor
Thérèse Ripaud
Production Design
Gil Noir
Costume Design
Marie-Françoise Perochon
Costume Design
Arianne Phillips
Costume Design
Serge Gainsbourg
Original Music Composer
Jean Becker
Director
Christian Fechner
Producer
Étienne Becker
Director of Photography
Fabrice Carazo
Writer
Michel Colombier
Original Music Composer
Zbigniew Preisner
Original Music Composer
Jean Becker
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Élisa
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What is Élisa about?
Marie has had a tough childhood ever since her mother Elisa committed suicide. She has spent most of her life in an orphanage and now makes a living as a small time criminal in Paris. Now she wants to unravel her past and find her father whom she blames for her mother's death.
Who directed Élisa?
Élisa was directed by Jean Becker.
Who stars in Élisa?
The principal cast of Élisa includes Vanessa Paradis, Gérard Depardieu, Clotilde Courau, Sekkou Sall, Florence Thomassin.
When was Élisa released and how long is it?
Élisa was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Élisa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Élisa was composed by Serge Gainsbourg, Michel Colombier, Zbigniew Preisner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Élisa?
Élisa holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).