
La peau de chagrin
Synopsis
Raphaël de Valentin is a tormented, hopeless and penniless young aristocrat. An old antique dealer gives him a sorrowful skin that has the power to grant all the wishes of its owner. But he warns him: with each wish granted, the size of the skin will shrink.
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- Director
- Michel Favart
- Original Title
- La peau de chagrin
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Production Studios
- Antenne 2
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michel Favart
Department Leadership Roster
Michel Favart
Director
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About La peau de chagrin
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What is La peau de chagrin about?
Raphaël de Valentin is a tormented, hopeless and penniless young aristocrat. An old antique dealer gives him a sorrowful skin that has the power to grant all the wishes of its owner. But he warns him: with each wish granted, the size of the skin will shrink.
Who directed La peau de chagrin?
La peau de chagrin was directed by Michel Favart.
Who stars in La peau de chagrin?
The principal cast of La peau de chagrin includes Marc Delsaert, Catriona MacColl, Anne Caudry, Richard Fontana, Jean-Marie Galey.
When was La peau de chagrin released and how long is it?
La peau de chagrin was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for La peau de chagrin?
La peau de chagrin holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).
