

Emma Bovary
Synopsis
1857. A courtroom. The prosecutor and defense counsel prepare to face off. Between them: Gustave Flaubert, the man on trial. Madame Bovary is charged with obscenity and offending public morals. As the two sides lay out their cases, the novel springs to life. Emma's story unfolds before our eyes. The trial is a reality check for us, rekindling the debate over the status of women at the time. What will the verdict be for Flaubert? What will the verdict be for women - for all the other Emmas?
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Camille Metayer
Emma Bovary
Thierry Godard
Charles Bovary
Laurent Stocker
Pinard
Alexandre Brasseur
Senard
Dominique Pinon
Homais
Grégory Fitoussi
Rodolphe
Laurent Bateau
Lheureux
Alexandre Blazy
Gustave Flaubert
Julien de Saint Jean
Léon
François Girard
Professeur de Savate
Pol Moan
Justin
Quentin Gouverneur
Jeannot
Marie Narbonne
Félicité
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Didier Bivel
- Screenplay & Story
- Ève de Castro, Natalie Carter
- Original Score
- Nicolas Errèra
- Original Title
- Emma Bovary
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Didier Bivel
Ève de Castro, Natalie Carter, Gustave Flaubert
Nicolas Errèra
Marc Falchier
Aïn Varet
Laurence Bachman, Marie Dupuy D'Angeac
Department Leadership Roster
Didier Bivel
Director
Ève de Castro
Screenplay
Natalie Carter
Screenplay
Cédric Henry
Production Design
Laurence Bachman
Producer
Aïn Varet
Editor
Nicolas Errèra
Original Music Composer
Cécile Dulac
Costume Design
Marie Dupuy D'Angeac
Producer
Marc Falchier
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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***2021***
ADULT THEMED MOVIES
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Frequently Asked Questions About Emma Bovary
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Emma Bovary about?
1857. A courtroom. The prosecutor and defense counsel prepare to face off. Between them: Gustave Flaubert, the man on trial. Madame Bovary is charged with obscenity and offending public morals. As the two sides lay out their cases, the novel springs to life. Emma's story unfolds before our eyes. The trial is a reality check for us, rekindling the debate over the status of women at the time. What will the verdict be for Flaubert? What will the verdict be for women - for all the other Emmas?
Who directed Emma Bovary?
Emma Bovary was directed by Didier Bivel.
Who stars in Emma Bovary?
The principal cast of Emma Bovary includes Camille Metayer, Thierry Godard, Laurent Stocker, Alexandre Brasseur, Dominique Pinon.
When was Emma Bovary released and how long is it?
Emma Bovary was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Emma Bovary?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Emma Bovary was composed by Nicolas Errèra.
