Female Agents
Les Femmes de l'ombre
“In the shadow of war, heroines write history.”
Synopsis
May 1944, a group of French servicewomen and resistance fighters are enlisted into the British Special Operations Executive commando group under the command of Louise Desfontaines and her brother Pierre. Their mission, to rescue a British army geologist caught reconnoitering the beaches at Normandy.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Female Agents - In Cinemas June 27thOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-05-21
Top Cast
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Sophie Marceau
Louise Desfontaines
Julie Depardieu
Jeanne Faussier
Marie Gillain
Suzy Desprez
Déborah François
Gaëlle Lemenech
Moritz Bleibtreu
Karl Heinrich
Julien Boisselier
Pierre Desfontaines
Maya Sansa
Maria Luzzato
Vincent Rottiers
Eddy
Volker Bruch
Lieutenant Becker
David Capelle
Bernard
Natasha Cashman
Secrétaire Buckmaster
Jan Oliver Schroeder
Garde entrée hôpital
David Van Severen
Caporal Pioche
Robin Renucci
Melchior
Xavier Beauvois
Claude Granville
Colin David Reese
Colonel Maurice Buckmaster
Jurgen Mash
Gerd Von Rundstedt
Conrad Cecil
Le géologue anglais
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 8, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 4, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Paul Salomé
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Paul Salomé, Laurent Vachaud
- Original Score
- Bruno Coulais
- Original Title
- Les Femmes de l'ombre
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Italian, German
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- La Chauve Souris, Restons Groupés Production, TF1 International, TF1 Films Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Paul Salomé
Jean-Paul Salomé, Laurent Vachaud
Bruno Coulais
Pascal Ridao
Marie-Pierre Renaud
Éric Névé
Department Leadership Roster
Éric Névé
Producer
Jean-Paul Salomé
Screenplay
Françoise Dupertuis
Production Design
Bruno Coulais
Original Music Composer
Pascal Ridao
Director of Photography
Laurent Vachaud
Screenplay
Jean-Paul Salomé
Director
Marie-Pierre Renaud
Editor
Pierre-Jean Larroque
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Female Agents
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What is Female Agents about?
May 1944, a group of French servicewomen and resistance fighters are enlisted into the British Special Operations Executive commando group under the command of Louise Desfontaines and her brother Pierre. Their mission, to rescue a British army geologist caught reconnoitering the beaches at Normandy.
Who directed Female Agents?
Female Agents was directed by Jean-Paul Salomé.
Who stars in Female Agents?
The principal cast of Female Agents includes Sophie Marceau, Julie Depardieu, Marie Gillain, Déborah François, Moritz Bleibtreu.
When was Female Agents released and how long is it?
Female Agents was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Female Agents?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Female Agents was composed by Bruno Coulais.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Female Agents?
Female Agents holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).