The Kiss Under the Bell
Le baiser sous la cloche
“Joseph, 13 years old, a choirboy and a true "light" of religion, set out to become Pope.”
Synopsis
1962. Joseph, 13 years old, a choirboy and a true "light" of religion, set out to become Pope. Not less. Of Spanish origin, Angela and José, her parents, fled their country and misery to settle in a small village around Perpignan. Angela, sensual and beautiful to damn a saint, is an attentive and possessive mother. Joseph, this only son, she feels that she has received him as a gift from heaven. So she puts all her energy and maternal love overflowing to encourage the vocation of her son, unlike José who wishes for him a "normal" life, a life of man, simply.
Top Cast
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Joseph / Son
Ángela Molina
Angela / Mother
Pierre Forest
José / Father
Bernard Alane
The Father Superior
Estelle Skornik
Agnès / Novice and music teacher
Jean-Claude Drouot
The village priest
Charlotte Menville
Véronique
Jordi Delclos
Louis / Joseph's friend
Marcos Lloveras
Émile / Joseph's friend
Romain Escoy
Curedent
Florent Faget
Barteau
Nicole Bousquet
Jacques Faggianelli
Gérard Nogues
Carlos Zalduendo
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emmanuel Gust
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Morgiève, Emmanuel Gust
- Original Title
- Le baiser sous la cloche
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emmanuel Gust
Richard Morgiève, Emmanuel Gust
Jean-Claude Aumont
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Claude Aumont
Director of Photography
Emmanuel Gust
Director
Marta Fenollar Mendez
Costume Design
Richard Morgiève
Writer
Emmanuel Gust
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Kiss Under the Bell
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What is The Kiss Under the Bell about?
1962. Joseph, 13 years old, a choirboy and a true "light" of religion, set out to become Pope. Not less. Of Spanish origin, Angela and José, her parents, fled their country and misery to settle in a small village around Perpignan. Angela, sensual and beautiful to damn a saint, is an attentive and possessive mother. Joseph, this only son, she feels that she has received him as a gift from heaven. So she puts all her energy and maternal love overflowing to encourage the vocation of her son, unlike José who wishes for him a "normal" life, a life of man, simply.
Who directed The Kiss Under the Bell?
The Kiss Under the Bell was directed by Emmanuel Gust.
Who stars in The Kiss Under the Bell?
The principal cast of The Kiss Under the Bell includes Gaspard Génard Claus, Ángela Molina, Pierre Forest, Bernard Alane, Estelle Skornik.
When was The Kiss Under the Bell released and how long is it?
The Kiss Under the Bell was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.