Party of Fools
Captives
Synopsis
Paris, 1894. Who is Fanni, who claims to be voluntarily locked up in a women-only mental institution? Searching for her mother among the multitude of so-called 'madwomen', Fanni discovers a community of modern heroines who defy her expectations, along with the unexpected friendship of fellow patients. The sumptuous and renowned 'Party of Fools' of the asylum is in preparation. Politicians, artists, and socialites will flock to it. It’s her last hope of escaping the closing trap.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-05-01
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Deauville Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$703K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.12x
-$5.3M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arnaud des Pallières
- Screenplay & Story
- Arnaud des Pallières, Christelle Berthevas
- Original Title
- Captives
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $703K
- Production Studios
- Prélude, France 2 Cinéma, Elle Driver, Wild Bunch, Canal+, Ciné+, Région Normandie, Sacem, Région Hauts-de-France, Pictanovo, Cinémage 17, Cinéaxe 4, Cofimage 34, La Région Île-de-France
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arnaud des Pallières
Arnaud des Pallières, Christelle Berthevas
Marc Didier
Jonathan Blumental, Philippe Rousselet
Department Leadership Roster
Arnaud des Pallières
Writer
Christelle Berthevas
Writer
Jonathan Blumental
Producer
Philippe Rousselet
Producer
Arnaud des Pallières
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Party of Fools
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What is Party of Fools about?
Paris, 1894. Who is Fanni, who claims to be voluntarily locked up in a women-only mental institution? Searching for her mother among the multitude of so-called 'madwomen', Fanni discovers a community of modern heroines who defy her expectations, along with the unexpected friendship of fellow patients. The sumptuous and renowned 'Party of Fools' of the asylum is in preparation. Politicians, artists, and socialites will flock to it. It’s her last hope of escaping the closing trap.
Who directed Party of Fools?
Party of Fools was directed by Arnaud des Pallières.
Who stars in Party of Fools?
The principal cast of Party of Fools includes Mélanie Thierry, Carole Bouquet, Marina Foïs, Josiane Balasko, Lucie Zhang.
When was Party of Fools released and how long is it?
Party of Fools was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
What was the box office and production budget of Party of Fools?
Party of Fools had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $703K at the worldwide box office (0.12 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).