The Mad Women's Ball
Le Bal des folles
Synopsis
A woman who is unfairly institutionalized at a Paris asylum plots to escape with the help of one of its nurses. Based on the novel 'Le bal des folles' by Victoria Mas.
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Le Bal des Folles (The Mad Women’s Ball) | Official Trailer | Prime VideoOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-06-22
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Lou de Laâge
Eugénie Cléry
Mélanie Laurent
Geneviève Gleizes
Benjamin Voisin
Théophile Cléry
Emmanuelle Bercot
Jeanne
Cédric Kahn
François Cléry
Lomane de Dietrich
Louise
Christophe Montenez
Jules
Coralie Russier
Camille
Alice Barnole
Henriette
Lauréna Thellier
Marguerite
Martine Schambacher
Thérèse
Martine Chevallier
Grand-mère Cléry
Valérie Stroh
Mère Cléry
André Marcon
Docteur Gleizes
Grégoire Bonnet
Docteur Charcot
Pierre-Antoine Deborde
Docteur de la Tourette
Morgan Perez
Docteur Babinsky
Pierre Renverseau
Médecin gynécologue
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 17, 2021
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mélanie Laurent
- Screenplay & Story
- Mélanie Laurent
- Original Title
- Le Bal des folles
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Studios
- Légende Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mélanie Laurent
Mélanie Laurent, Victoria Mas, Julien Decoin, Christophe Deslandes
Nicolas Karakatsanis
Anny Danché
Axelle Boucaï, Alain Goldman, Fabrice Lambot
Department Leadership Roster
Mélanie Laurent
Screenplay
Axelle Boucaï
Producer
Alain Goldman
Producer
Nicolas Karakatsanis
Director of Photography
Stanislas Reydellet
Production Design
Maïra Ramedhan Levi
Costume Design
Anny Danché
Editor
Yves Girard
Stunt Coordinator
Mélanie Laurent
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mad Women's Ball
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What is The Mad Women's Ball about?
A woman who is unfairly institutionalized at a Paris asylum plots to escape with the help of one of its nurses. Based on the novel 'Le bal des folles' by Victoria Mas.
Who directed The Mad Women's Ball?
The Mad Women's Ball was directed by Mélanie Laurent.
Who stars in The Mad Women's Ball?
The principal cast of The Mad Women's Ball includes Lou de Laâge, Mélanie Laurent, Benjamin Voisin, Emmanuelle Bercot, Cédric Kahn.
When was The Mad Women's Ball released and how long is it?
The Mad Women's Ball was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
Is The Mad Women's Ball based on a book or true story?
The Mad Women's Ball is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Victoria Mas".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mad Women's Ball?
The Mad Women's Ball holds official age classifications: CA: 18A.