An Air So Pure
Un air si pur...
Synopsis
In the midst of WW I, a doctor and a lawyer team up to turn a ramshackle old mountain chateau into a sanatorium/health spa that caters to the afflicted from most every stratum of European society, most of whom show up with false hope in their hearts and plenty of equally false identities. Even the proprietors have a few deceptions, chief among them is the part of the resort where they provide shelter for dying and horribly maimed soldiers. Still the atmosphere of this high-class convalescent home is that of great gentility that thinly disguises the seaminess of the guests' secret activities. Though much of the film is a quirky comedy, tragedy comes creeping in when people begin dying of unnatural causes, and not even the pure mountain air can save the owners and the residents.
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Fabrice Luchini
Magnus
André Dussollier
Dr. Boyer
Marie Gillain
Julie d'Espard
Redjep Mitrovitsa
Moss
Emmanuelle Laborit
Mathilde
Yolande Moreau
Laure Surville
Jacques Boudet
Elmer
Jerzy Radziwiłowicz
Daniel
Jean-Pierre Lorit
Florent
Krystyna Janda
Mme Leduroy
Laura Betti
Mme Ruben
Édith Scob
Mlle Sophie
Nicolas Vaude
Simon
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yves Angelo
- Screenplay & Story
- Yves Angelo
- Original Score
- Joanna Bruzdowicz
- Original Title
- Un air si pur...
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France, Poland
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- CANAL+ Polska, Heritage Films, Les Films Alain Sarde, France 2 Cinéma, Les Films de l'Etang, Komitet Kinematografii
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yves Angelo
Yves Angelo
Joanna Bruzdowicz
Edward Kłosiński, Denis Lenoir
Thierry Derocles
Lew Rywin, Jacek Fuksiewicz, Christine Gozlan, Pascal Judelewicz, Alain Sarde
Department Leadership Roster
Yves Angelo
Director
Yves Angelo
Writer
Lew Rywin
Producer
Pascal Judelewicz
Producer
Alain Sarde
Producer
Anne-Dominique Toussaint
Producer
Joanna Bruzdowicz
Original Music Composer
Edward Kłosiński
Director of Photography
Denis Lenoir
Director of Photography
Thierry Derocles
Editor
Grzegorz Piątkowski
Production Design
Jean-Baptiste Poirot
Production Design
Mic Cheminal
Costume Design
Dorota Roqueplo
Costume Design
Małgorzata Stefaniak
Costume Design
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What is An Air So Pure about?
In the midst of WW I, a doctor and a lawyer team up to turn a ramshackle old mountain chateau into a sanatorium/health spa that caters to the afflicted from most every stratum of European society, most of whom show up with false hope in their hearts and plenty of equally false identities. Even the proprietors have a few deceptions, chief among them is the part of the resort where they provide shelter for dying and horribly maimed soldiers. Still the atmosphere of this high-class convalescent home is that of great gentility that thinly disguises the seaminess of the guests' secret activities. Though much of the film is a quirky comedy, tragedy comes creeping in when people begin dying of unnatural causes, and not even the pure mountain air can save the owners and the residents.
Who directed An Air So Pure?
An Air So Pure was directed by Yves Angelo.
Who stars in An Air So Pure?
The principal cast of An Air So Pure includes Fabrice Luchini, André Dussollier, Marie Gillain, Redjep Mitrovitsa, Emmanuelle Laborit.
When was An Air So Pure released and how long is it?
An Air So Pure was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for An Air So Pure?
The original motion picture soundtrack for An Air So Pure was composed by Joanna Bruzdowicz.