Backstage
Synopsis
An adolescent groupie zeroes in on her Blondie-like idol after the singer chances to cross her orbit on a publicity tour. Gradually their lives intertwine as, with near-operatic intensity, the film delves into the emotional dependency on both sides of celebrity culture.
Top Cast
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Emmanuelle Seigner
Lauren Waks
Isild Le Besco
Lucie
Samuel Benchetrit
Daniel
Noémie Lvovsky
Juliette
Mar Sodupe
Nanou
Édith Le Merdy
Marie-Line, Lucie's mother
Jean-Paul Walle Wa Wana
Jean-Claude, the bodyguard
Valéry Zeitoun
Seymour
Alain Berlioux
L'amant de Lauren
Aurore Auteuil
Pamela
Claude Duneton
Le père de Lauren
Joëlle Miquel
Une fan
Lise Lamétrie
La femme de chambre
Léna Bréban
L'assistante de Backstage
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 20, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emmanuelle Bercot
- Screenplay & Story
- Jérôme Tonnerre, Emmanuelle Bercot
- Original Score
- Laurent Marimbert
- Original Title
- Backstage
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Haut et Court, ARTE France Cinéma, StudioCanal
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emmanuelle Bercot
Jérôme Tonnerre, Emmanuelle Bercot
Laurent Marimbert
Agnès Godard
Julien Leloup
Caroline Benjo, Christoph Hahnheiser, Carole Scotta
Department Leadership Roster
Emmanuelle Bercot
Director
Jérôme Tonnerre
Writer
Emmanuelle Bercot
Writer
Caroline Benjo
Producer
Christoph Hahnheiser
Producer
Carole Scotta
Producer
Laurent Marimbert
Original Music Composer
Agnès Godard
Director of Photography
Julien Leloup
Editor
Éric Barboza
Production Design
Jean Marc Mirete
Costume Design
Cyrille Hertel
Stunt Coordinator
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Backstage
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Backstage about?
An adolescent groupie zeroes in on her Blondie-like idol after the singer chances to cross her orbit on a publicity tour. Gradually their lives intertwine as, with near-operatic intensity, the film delves into the emotional dependency on both sides of celebrity culture.
Who directed Backstage?
Backstage was directed by Emmanuelle Bercot.
Who stars in Backstage?
The principal cast of Backstage includes Emmanuelle Seigner, Isild Le Besco, Samuel Benchetrit, Noémie Lvovsky, Mar Sodupe.
When was Backstage released and how long is it?
Backstage was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Backstage?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Backstage was composed by Laurent Marimbert.