Sentimental Education
Synopsis
The story revolves around the lives of a group of international fashion models, focusing on the main character, Fabrice. The film examines the hollowness of his glamorous lifestyle, leading to self discovery and ultimately a personal catharsis (and his own death). The film is based on (really, inspired by) the French Book, L'Education Sentimentale, by Gustave Flaubert.
Top Cast
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Clément Sibony
Fabrice
Julie Gayet
Clare
Arsinée Khanjian
Arthur
Isabelle Carré
Isabel
Guillaume Canet
Guy
Roeland Fernhout
Perry
Cal MacAninch
August
Thom Hoffman
Antonie Kamerling
Hakim Kazim
Victor
Gwenaëlle Simon
Corinne
Sylvie Testud
Julia
Aurélia Thiérrée
Veronique
Alexia Stresi
Eva
Jézabel Carpi
Silvy
Daniel O'Meara
Harold
Frédéric Gorny
Henry
Ashley Wanninger
Fox
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- C.S. Leigh
- Screenplay & Story
- Gustave Flaubert, C.S. Leigh
- Original Score
- Sacha Puttnam
- Original Title
- Sentimental Education
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands, France, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
C.S. Leigh
Gustave Flaubert, C.S. Leigh
Sacha Puttnam
Peter Gray
Catherine Quesemand
Alec Behrens, Marijn J.F.M. Muijser
Department Leadership Roster
C.S. Leigh
Director
Alec Behrens
Producer
Marijn J.F.M. Muijser
Producer
Sacha Puttnam
Original Music Composer
Peter Gray
Director of Photography
Catherine Quesemand
Editor
Harry Ammerlaan
Production Design
Jacques Perdigues
Costume Design
C.S. Leigh
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sentimental Education
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sentimental Education about?
The story revolves around the lives of a group of international fashion models, focusing on the main character, Fabrice. The film examines the hollowness of his glamorous lifestyle, leading to self discovery and ultimately a personal catharsis (and his own death). The film is based on (really, inspired by) the French Book, L'Education Sentimentale, by Gustave Flaubert.
Who directed Sentimental Education?
Sentimental Education was directed by C.S. Leigh.
Who stars in Sentimental Education?
The principal cast of Sentimental Education includes Clément Sibony, Julie Gayet, Arsinée Khanjian, Isabelle Carré, Guillaume Canet.
When was Sentimental Education released and how long is it?
Sentimental Education was released in 1998 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Sentimental Education?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sentimental Education was composed by Sacha Puttnam.
Is Sentimental Education based on a book or true story?
Sentimental Education is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gustave Flaubert".