A Christmas Tale
Un conte de Noël
“The dilemma. The reunion”
Synopsis
When their regal matriarch falls ill, the troubled Vuillard family come together for a hesitant Christmastime reunion. Among them is rebellious ne'er-do-well Henri and the uptight Elizabeth. Together under the same roof for the first time in many years, their intricate, long denied resentments and yearnings emerge again.
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A CHRISTMAS TALE Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-10-24
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Catherine Deneuve
Junon
Jean-Paul Roussillon
Abel
Anne Consigny
Elisabeth
Mathieu Amalric
Henri
Chiara Mastroianni
Sylvia
Melvil Poupaud
Ivan
Emmanuelle Devos
Faunia
Hippolyte Girardot
Claude Dédalus
Laurent Capelluto
Simon
Émile Berling
Paul Dédalus
Françoise Bertin
Rosaimée Vuillard
Samir Guesmi
Spatafora
Thomas Obled
Basile 'Baz'
Clément Obled
Baptiste
François Regnault
Analyst
Thierry Bosc
Prosecutor
Hélène Roussel
Judge
Miglen Mirtchev
Henri's Lawyer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 21, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7.4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arnaud Desplechin
- Screenplay & Story
- Arnaud Desplechin, Emmanuel Bourdieu
- Original Score
- Grégoire Hetzel
- Original Title
- Un conte de Noël
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 32m
- Worldwide Gross
- $7.4M
- Production Studios
- Why Not Productions, France 2 Cinéma, Wild Bunch, Bac Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arnaud Desplechin
Arnaud Desplechin, Emmanuel Bourdieu
Grégoire Hetzel
Éric Gautier
Laurence Briaud
Pascal Caucheteux, Martine Cassinelli
Department Leadership Roster
Arnaud Desplechin
Director
Pascal Caucheteux
Producer
Éric Gautier
Director of Photography
Grégoire Hetzel
Original Music Composer
Laurence Briaud
Editor
Arnaud Desplechin
Writer
Emmanuel Bourdieu
Writer
Daniel Bevan
Production Design
Nathalie Raoul
Costume Design
Marie-Claire Bazart
Visual Effects Supervisor
Martial Vallanchon
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Christmas Tale
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What is A Christmas Tale about?
When their regal matriarch falls ill, the troubled Vuillard family come together for a hesitant Christmastime reunion. Among them is rebellious ne'er-do-well Henri and the uptight Elizabeth. Together under the same roof for the first time in many years, their intricate, long denied resentments and yearnings emerge again.
Who directed A Christmas Tale?
A Christmas Tale was directed by Arnaud Desplechin.
Who stars in A Christmas Tale?
The principal cast of A Christmas Tale includes Catherine Deneuve, Jean-Paul Roussillon, Anne Consigny, Mathieu Amalric, Chiara Mastroianni.
When was A Christmas Tale released and how long is it?
A Christmas Tale was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 2h 32m.
How much did A Christmas Tale make at the box office?
A Christmas Tale grossed $7.4M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for A Christmas Tale?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Christmas Tale was composed by Grégoire Hetzel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Christmas Tale?
A Christmas Tale holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).