A Bookshop in Paris
Il materiale emotivo
Synopsis
Vincenzo dedicates his life to the bookshop he owns in Paris and to his daughter Albertine, forced to stay home because of an accident occurred to her a few years earlier. One day Yolande, an exuberant, eccentric, funny and beautiful girl, bursts into Vincenzo’s shop. Charmed by her vital energy, the man starts feeling again emotions he’s been chocking-off for too long, and which will make him question his melancholic and somehow suspended way of facing life.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sergio Castellitto
- Screenplay & Story
- Ettore Scola, Furio Scarpelli, Silvia Scola, Margaret Mazzantini
- Original Score
- Arturo Annecchino
- Original Title
- Il materiale emotivo
- Country of Origin
- Italy, France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Mon Voisin Productions, Tikkun Productions, Rodeo Drive, RAI Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sergio Castellitto
Ettore Scola, Furio Scarpelli, Silvia Scola, Margaret Mazzantini
Arturo Annecchino
Italo Petriccione
Chiara Vullo
Francesca Di Donna, Marco Poccioni, Marco Valsania
Department Leadership Roster
Arturo Annecchino
Original Music Composer
Chiara Vullo
Editor
Massimiliano Sturiale
Production Design
Sergio Castellitto
Director
Margaret Mazzantini
Writer
Italo Petriccione
Director of Photography
Marco Poccioni
Producer
Marco Valsania
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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What is A Bookshop in Paris about?
Vincenzo dedicates his life to the bookshop he owns in Paris and to his daughter Albertine, forced to stay home because of an accident occurred to her a few years earlier. One day Yolande, an exuberant, eccentric, funny and beautiful girl, bursts into Vincenzo’s shop. Charmed by her vital energy, the man starts feeling again emotions he’s been chocking-off for too long, and which will make him question his melancholic and somehow suspended way of facing life.
Who directed A Bookshop in Paris?
A Bookshop in Paris was directed by Sergio Castellitto.
Who stars in A Bookshop in Paris?
The principal cast of A Bookshop in Paris includes Sergio Castellitto, Bérénice Bejo, Matilda De Angelis, Clementino, Sandra Milo.
When was A Bookshop in Paris released and how long is it?
A Bookshop in Paris was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for A Bookshop in Paris?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Bookshop in Paris was composed by Arturo Annecchino.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Bookshop in Paris?
A Bookshop in Paris holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).