The Idol
L'idole
Synopsis
An Australian actress forms a spiritual bond with an elderly Chinese chef who lives across from her in a Parisian tenement house.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Samantha Lang
- Screenplay & Story
- Samantha Lang, Gérard Brach, Michelle Tourneur
- Original Score
- Gabriel Yared
- Original Title
- L'idole
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, French, Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- ARTE France Cinéma, Eurospace
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Samantha Lang
Samantha Lang, Gérard Brach, Michelle Tourneur
Gabriel Yared
Benoît Delhomme
Chantal Hymans
Olivier Delbosc, Marc Missonnier
Department Leadership Roster
Samantha Lang
Director
Samantha Lang
Writer
Gérard Brach
Writer
Olivier Delbosc
Producer
Marc Missonnier
Producer
Gabriel Yared
Original Music Composer
Benoît Delhomme
Director of Photography
Chantal Hymans
Editor
Prisque Salvi
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Idol
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Idol about?
An Australian actress forms a spiritual bond with an elderly Chinese chef who lives across from her in a Parisian tenement house.
Who directed The Idol?
The Idol was directed by Samantha Lang.
Who stars in The Idol?
The principal cast of The Idol includes James Hong, Leelee Sobieski, Jean-Paul Roussillon, Jalil Lespert, Marie Loboda.
When was The Idol released and how long is it?
The Idol was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Idol?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Idol was composed by Gabriel Yared.
Is The Idol based on a book or true story?
The Idol is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Michelle Tourneur".