August 32nd on Earth
Un 32 août sur terre
Synopsis
After escaping unscathed from a car accident, photo model Simone decides that having a baby is the only way to give her vacant life some meaning. She asks her best friend Philippe to get her pregnant, and he reluctantly agrees, on the condition that they conceive somewhere in a desert, so they leave Montréal on a 24-hour round-trip to Salt Lake City to find a suitable spot.
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Un 32 août sur terre
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-05-09
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Pascale Bussières
Simone Prévost
Alexis Martin
Philippe
Paule Baillargeon
Hospital Doctor
Emmanuel Bilodeau
Philippe's Best Friend
Joanne Côté
Monica
Frédéric Desager
Stéphane
Venelina Ghiaourov
Nurse
R. Craig Costin
Hired car clerk
Estelle Esse
Leather shop clerk
Richard S. Hamilton
Taxi Driver
Serge Thériault
Automobiliste
Ivan Smith
Médecin de la clinique
Évelyne Rompré
Juliette
Lee Fobert
Automobiliste - Salt Lake City
Marc Jeanty
Janvier
Stéphane Lefebvre
Agresseur
Raoul Max Trujillo
Thom (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Denis Villeneuve
- Screenplay & Story
- Denis Villeneuve
- Original Score
- Nathalie Boileau, Robert Charlebois, Pierre Desrochers, Jean Leloup
- Original Title
- Un 32 août sur terre
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Max Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Denis Villeneuve
Denis Villeneuve
Nathalie Boileau, Robert Charlebois, Pierre Desrochers, Jean Leloup
André Turpin
Sophie Leblond
Roger Frappier
Department Leadership Roster
Denis Villeneuve
Director
Roger Frappier
Producer
André Turpin
Director of Photography
Sophie Leblond
Editor
Nathalie Boileau
Original Music Composer
Robert Charlebois
Original Music Composer
Pierre Desrochers
Original Music Composer
Jean Leloup
Original Music Composer
Suzanne Harel
Costume Design
Denis Villeneuve
Screenplay
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FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About August 32nd on Earth
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What is August 32nd on Earth about?
After escaping unscathed from a car accident, photo model Simone decides that having a baby is the only way to give her vacant life some meaning. She asks her best friend Philippe to get her pregnant, and he reluctantly agrees, on the condition that they conceive somewhere in a desert, so they leave Montréal on a 24-hour round-trip to Salt Lake City to find a suitable spot.
Who directed August 32nd on Earth?
August 32nd on Earth was directed by Denis Villeneuve.
Who stars in August 32nd on Earth?
The principal cast of August 32nd on Earth includes Pascale Bussières, Alexis Martin, Paule Baillargeon, Emmanuel Bilodeau, Joanne Côté.
When was August 32nd on Earth released and how long is it?
August 32nd on Earth was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for August 32nd on Earth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for August 32nd on Earth was composed by Nathalie Boileau, Robert Charlebois, Pierre Desrochers, Jean Leloup.
What is the age rating and content advisory for August 32nd on Earth?
August 32nd on Earth holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).