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5.9 / 10(108 votes)IMDb20021h 43m$8.7M Worldwide GrossFrance, Italy, United Kingdom

Summer Things

Embrassez qui vous voudrez

Synopsis

Two couple of friends, one very rich, the other almost homeless, decide to go on Holiday. Julie, a single mother, joins them too. Once at seaside, it starts a complicate love cross among them that will involve also a transsexual, a jealous brother, a Latin Lover and another nervous stressed couple. Not to mention about the daughter of one of them that is secretly in Chicago with one of her father's employees... At the end of the summer, all of them will join the same party...

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Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Montréal Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

October 9, 2002

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

Undisclosed

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$8.7M

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Michel Blanc
Screenplay & Story
Michel Blanc
Original Score
Mark Russell
Original Title
Embrassez qui vous voudrez
Country of Origin
France, Italy, United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
German, Italian, French, English
Runtime
1h 43m
Worldwide Gross
$8.7M
Production Studios
UGC Films, Dan Films, Alia Films, France 2 Cinéma, Canal+, Mercury Film Productions, UGC YM, Sofica Sofinergie 5

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Michel Blanc

Screenplay & Story

Michel Blanc, Joseph Connolly

Original Score & Music

Mark Russell

Director of Photography

Sean Bobbitt

Film Editing

Maryline Monthieux

Producers

Yves Marmion

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Joseph Connolly

Department Leadership Roster

Sean Bobbitt

Sean Bobbitt

Director of Photography

Benoît Barouh

Benoît Barouh

Production Design

Maryline Monthieux

Maryline Monthieux

Editor

Michel Blanc

Michel Blanc

Screenplay

Michel Blanc

Michel Blanc

Director

Yves Marmion

Yves Marmion

Producer

Olivier Bériot

Olivier Bériot

Costume Design

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Summer Things.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Summer Things

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Summer Things about?

Two couple of friends, one very rich, the other almost homeless, decide to go on Holiday. Julie, a single mother, joins them too. Once at seaside, it starts a complicate love cross among them that will involve also a transsexual, a jealous brother, a Latin Lover and another nervous stressed couple. Not to mention about the daughter of one of them that is secretly in Chicago with one of her father's employees... At the end of the summer, all of them will join the same party...

Who directed Summer Things?

Summer Things was directed by Michel Blanc.

Who stars in Summer Things?

The principal cast of Summer Things includes Charlotte Rampling, Jacques Dutronc, Michel Blanc, Carole Bouquet, Denis Podalydès.

When was Summer Things released and how long is it?

Summer Things was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.

How much did Summer Things make at the box office?

Summer Things grossed $8.7M in worldwide ticket sales.

Who composed the musical score for Summer Things?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Summer Things was composed by Mark Russell.

Is Summer Things based on a book or true story?

Summer Things is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Joseph Connolly".