París-Tombuctú
Synopsis
The frustration and vital weariness of Michel des Assantes, a prestigious plastic surgeon in Paris, is unbearable: he has a wife whom he does not love, a son who is foreign to him and friends whom he despises but, at the same time, he is incapable of taking his own life. One day, he buys a bike from a bizarre cyclist who was to make the Paris-Timbuktu route and sets out to make the journey: then, Timbuktu becomes for him the Promised Land.
Top Cast
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Michel Piccoli
Michel des Assantes
Concha Velasco
Trini
Amparo Soler Leal
Encarna
Juan Diego
Boronat
Santiago Segura
Cura
Antonio Resines
Ciclista
Javier Gurruchaga
Gaby
Guillermo Montesinos
Planas
Enrique San Francisco
Eusebio Lázaro
Vicente
Luis Ciges
Bahamonde
Mapi Galán
La mujer de Michel des Assantes
Fedra Lorente
Benilde
Sophie Evans
Chica Nudista
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luis García Berlanga
- Screenplay & Story
- Jorge Berlanga, Antonio Gómez Rufo, Luis García Berlanga, Javier G. Amezua
- Original Score
- Luis Mendo, Bernardo Fuster
- Original Title
- París-Tombuctú
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Freedonia Films, Anola Films, Calabuch Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luis García Berlanga
Jorge Berlanga, Antonio Gómez Rufo, Luis García Berlanga, Javier G. Amezua
Luis Mendo, Bernardo Fuster
Hans Burmann
Department Leadership Roster
Luis García Berlanga
Director
Jorge Berlanga
Writer
Antonio Gómez Rufo
Writer
Luis García Berlanga
Writer
Hans Burmann
Director of Photography
Javier G. Amezua
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for París-Tombuctú.
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Frequently Asked Questions About París-Tombuctú
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is París-Tombuctú about?
The frustration and vital weariness of Michel des Assantes, a prestigious plastic surgeon in Paris, is unbearable: he has a wife whom he does not love, a son who is foreign to him and friends whom he despises but, at the same time, he is incapable of taking his own life. One day, he buys a bike from a bizarre cyclist who was to make the Paris-Timbuktu route and sets out to make the journey: then, Timbuktu becomes for him the Promised Land.
Who directed París-Tombuctú?
París-Tombuctú was directed by Luis García Berlanga.
Who stars in París-Tombuctú?
The principal cast of París-Tombuctú includes Michel Piccoli, Concha Velasco, Amparo Soler Leal, Juan Diego, Santiago Segura.
When was París-Tombuctú released and how long is it?
París-Tombuctú was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for París-Tombuctú?
The original motion picture soundtrack for París-Tombuctú was composed by Luis Mendo, Bernardo Fuster.