Family Life
La Vie de famille
“Childhood lasts a lifetime”
Synopsis
Every Saturday, to the great despair of his wife, Emmanuel finds his daughter Elise, fruit of a first union. A demanding and excessive father in his passions, he went to lay a loving trap for Elise.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Doillon
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Doillon, Jean-François Goyet
- Original Title
- La Vie de famille
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- SFP, TF1 Films Production, Flach Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Doillon
Jacques Doillon, Jean-François Goyet
Michel Carré
Nicole Dedieu, Claude Ronzeau
Jean-François Lepetit, Charles Brabant
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Doillon
Director
Jacques Doillon
Screenplay
Jean-François Goyet
Screenplay
Jean-François Lepetit
Producer
Charles Brabant
Producer
Nicole Dedieu
Editor
Claude Ronzeau
Editor
Michel Carré
Director of Photography
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Tous publics — Universal audience.
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What is Family Life about?
Every Saturday, to the great despair of his wife, Emmanuel finds his daughter Elise, fruit of a first union. A demanding and excessive father in his passions, he went to lay a loving trap for Elise.
Who directed Family Life?
Family Life was directed by Jacques Doillon.
Who stars in Family Life?
The principal cast of Family Life includes Sami Frey, Mara Goyet, Juliet Berto, Juliette Binoche, Aïna Walle.
When was Family Life released and how long is it?
Family Life was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Family Life?
Family Life holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).