Tell Me Yes...
Dis-moi oui...
Synopsis
Stéphane Villiers, a pediatrician in his thirties, leads a carefree life in Bordeaux. This charming man finds it easy to win over one woman’s heart after another, yet he fails to form lasting bonds with the young women he so effortlessly seduces. His life takes a dramatic turn one night when 12-year-old Eva is found sitting in his stairwell; she manages to secure shelter in his home through a clever ruse. With her romantic view of the world, sensational piano playing, and demanding nature, the bright girl quickly breaks through Stéphane’s emotional defenses. The two grow far closer than is socially or professionally advisable. Eva longs to be loved, while Stéphane is forbidden to love. As the doctor grapples with his inner emotional turmoil, he discovers that Eva is suffering from a progressive brain disease and resolves to do everything in his power to save her using a daring new treatment.
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Jean-Hugues Anglade
Stéphane
Julia Maraval
Eva
Nadia Farès
Florence
Claude Rich
Professor Villiers
Valérie Kaprisky
Nathalie
Patrick Braoudé
Brice
Jean-François Stévenin
Doctor Arnaud
Anouk Aimée
Claire Charvet
Marie Laforêt
Madame Villiers
Mona Heftre
Madame Castillo
Aldo Sambrell
Grandfather
Carmen Chaplin
Candice
Bernard Verley
Maitre Rodier
Jean-Claude de Goros
Doctor Benoit
Natacha Régnier
Sophie
Jean-Claude Islert
Le Grand Marcel
Claudine Delvaux
Nursing Supervisor
Ana-Maria Vera
Eva, 20 Years Old
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 17, 1996
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.39x
-$5.5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexandre Arcady
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexandre Arcady, Olivier Dazat, Antoine Lacomblez
- Original Score
- Philippe Sarde
- Original Title
- Dis-moi oui...
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $9M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.5M
- Production Studios
- New Light Films, TF1 Films Production, Société Générale de Gestion Cinématographique (SGGC), Jiby Productions, Sofinergie 3, Cofimage 6, Canal+
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexandre Arcady
Alexandre Arcady, Olivier Dazat, Antoine Lacomblez
Philippe Sarde
Robert Alazraki, Muriel Edelstein, Jean-François Robin
Martine Giordano
Robert Benmussa
Department Leadership Roster
Alexandre Arcady
Director
Alexandre Arcady
Screenplay
Olivier Dazat
Screenplay
Antoine Lacomblez
Screenplay
Philippe Sarde
Original Music Composer
Robert Alazraki
Director of Photography
Tony Egry
Production Design
Mic Cheminal
Costume Design
Martine Giordano
Editor
Alexandre Arcady
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tell Me Yes...
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What is Tell Me Yes... about?
Stéphane Villiers, a pediatrician in his thirties, leads a carefree life in Bordeaux. This charming man finds it easy to win over one woman’s heart after another, yet he fails to form lasting bonds with the young women he so effortlessly seduces. His life takes a dramatic turn one night when 12-year-old Eva is found sitting in his stairwell; she manages to secure shelter in his home through a clever ruse. With her romantic view of the world, sensational piano playing, and demanding nature, the bright girl quickly breaks through Stéphane’s emotional defenses. The two grow far closer than is socially or professionally advisable. Eva longs to be loved, while Stéphane is forbidden to love. As the doctor grapples with his inner emotional turmoil, he discovers that Eva is suffering from a progressive brain disease and resolves to do everything in his power to save her using a daring new treatment.
Who directed Tell Me Yes...?
Tell Me Yes... was directed by Alexandre Arcady.
Who stars in Tell Me Yes...?
The principal cast of Tell Me Yes... includes Jean-Hugues Anglade, Julia Maraval, Nadia Farès, Claude Rich, Valérie Kaprisky.
When was Tell Me Yes... released and how long is it?
Tell Me Yes... was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What was the box office and production budget of Tell Me Yes...?
Tell Me Yes... had a reported production budget of $9M and grossed $3.5M at the worldwide box office (0.39 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Tell Me Yes...?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tell Me Yes... was composed by Philippe Sarde.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tell Me Yes...?
Tell Me Yes... holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP.