Being Light
Synopsis
Maxime, a young man of 25, arrives in Paris, but wishes to join Justine, the woman he loves, in India. At the bar of the Raphael Hotel, he meets Jack Lesterhoof, a rich businessman who offers to be his interpreter for an important meeting. Maxime accepts. The two men soon become friends. Jack decides to take a break from the routine and accompany Maxime to India.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pascal Arnold, Jean-Marc Barr
- Screenplay & Story
- Pascal Arnold, Jean-Marc Barr
- Original Score
- Irina Dečermić, Miško Plavi
- Original Title
- Being Light
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Bar Nothing, Toloda, TF1 International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pascal Arnold, Jean-Marc Barr
Pascal Arnold, Jean-Marc Barr
Irina Dečermić, Miško Plavi
Pascal Arnold
Brian Schmitt
Pascal Arnold, Jean-Marc Barr, Karina Grandjean
Department Leadership Roster
Pascal Arnold
Director
Jean-Marc Barr
Director
Pascal Arnold
Writer
Jean-Marc Barr
Writer
Irina Dečermić
Original Music Composer
Miško Plavi
Original Music Composer
Pascal Arnold
Director of Photography
Brian Schmitt
Editor
Mimi Lempicka
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Being Light
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What is Being Light about?
Maxime, a young man of 25, arrives in Paris, but wishes to join Justine, the woman he loves, in India. At the bar of the Raphael Hotel, he meets Jack Lesterhoof, a rich businessman who offers to be his interpreter for an important meeting. Maxime accepts. The two men soon become friends. Jack decides to take a break from the routine and accompany Maxime to India.
Who directed Being Light?
Being Light was directed by Pascal Arnold, Jean-Marc Barr.
Who stars in Being Light?
The principal cast of Being Light includes Romain Duris, Élodie Bouchez, Jean-Marc Barr, Isabelle Candelier, Philippe Duquesne.
When was Being Light released and how long is it?
Being Light was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Being Light?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Being Light was composed by Irina Dečermić, Miško Plavi.