Café de Flore
“Healing a broken heart isn't easy. Sometimes it takes a lifetime...or two.”
Synopsis
Jacqueline is a young mother living in 1960s Paris with her disabled son Laurent. Abandoned by her husband, Jacqueline sacrifices everything to care for her son and vows to give Laurent a “normal” life full of happiness. Antoine, is a successful DJ in present day Montreal who seems to have it all: a thriving career, two beautiful daughters, partner Rose, with whom he is passionately in love. However, nothing is perfect and Antoine’s ex-wife Carole remains devastated by their recent separation.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Café de Flore : official trailer (English)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-06-28
Top Cast
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Vanessa Paradis
Jacqueline
Kevin Parent
Antoine Godin
Hélène Florent
Carole
Evelyne Brochu
Rose
Marin Gerrier
Laurent
Alice Dubois
Véronique
Evelyne de la Chenelière
Amélie
Michel Dumont
Julien Godin
Joanny Corbeil-Picher
Juliette
Rosalie Fortier
Angéline
Michel Laperrière
Psychologist
Caroline Bal
Véronique's Mother
Nicolas Marié
Véronique's Father
Pascal Elso
Paul
Jérôme Kircher
Louis
Claire Vernet
School Principal
Manon Balthazard
Teacher
Émile Vallée
Antoine at 14
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 2, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Marc Vallée
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Marc Vallée
- Original Title
- Café de Flore
- Country of Origin
- Canada, France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.7M
- Production Studios
- Monkey Pack Films, Item 7, Crazy Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Marc Vallée
Jean-Marc Vallée
Pierre Cottereau
Jean-Marc Vallée
Pierre Even, Marie-Claude Poulin
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Marc Vallée
Director
Jean-Marc Vallée
Writer
Jean-Marc Vallée
Editor
Pierre Even
Producer
Marie-Claude Poulin
Producer
Pierre Cottereau
Director of Photography
Jean Frenette
Stunt Coordinator
Patrice Vermette
Production Design
Ginette Magny
Costume Design
Emmanuelle Youchnovski
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Café de Flore
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What is Café de Flore about?
Jacqueline is a young mother living in 1960s Paris with her disabled son Laurent. Abandoned by her husband, Jacqueline sacrifices everything to care for her son and vows to give Laurent a “normal” life full of happiness. Antoine, is a successful DJ in present day Montreal who seems to have it all: a thriving career, two beautiful daughters, partner Rose, with whom he is passionately in love. However, nothing is perfect and Antoine’s ex-wife Carole remains devastated by their recent separation.
Who directed Café de Flore?
Café de Flore was directed by Jean-Marc Vallée.
Who stars in Café de Flore?
The principal cast of Café de Flore includes Vanessa Paradis, Kevin Parent, Hélène Florent, Evelyne Brochu, Marin Gerrier.
When was Café de Flore released and how long is it?
Café de Flore was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
How much did Café de Flore make at the box office?
Café de Flore grossed $1.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Café de Flore?
Café de Flore holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).