Charly
Synopsis
Nicolas, an aimless adolescent who hasn't yet found his way in life leaves his grandparent's home, hitchhikes to a small town, and befriends, Charly an outspoken and slightly older prostitute, a red-headed beauty who appears to ply her trade in the same no-nonsense way she clears the breakfast dishes. She seems to find something endearing about Nicolas' mussed hair and dopey face, so she puts him up in the teeny trailer home that she maintains with such hilarious fussiness. As their unusual domestic arrangement evolves, each stumbles vulnerably into new emotional territory.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 12, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Isild Le Besco
- Screenplay & Story
- Isild Le Besco
- Original Title
- Charly
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Sangsho Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Isild Le Besco
Isild Le Besco
Jowan Le Besco
Isild Le Besco
Department Leadership Roster
Jowan Le Besco
Director of Photography
Isild Le Besco
Director
Isild Le Besco
Screenplay
Isild Le Besco
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Charly
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What is Charly about?
Nicolas, an aimless adolescent who hasn't yet found his way in life leaves his grandparent's home, hitchhikes to a small town, and befriends, Charly an outspoken and slightly older prostitute, a red-headed beauty who appears to ply her trade in the same no-nonsense way she clears the breakfast dishes. She seems to find something endearing about Nicolas' mussed hair and dopey face, so she puts him up in the teeny trailer home that she maintains with such hilarious fussiness. As their unusual domestic arrangement evolves, each stumbles vulnerably into new emotional territory.
Who directed Charly?
Charly was directed by Isild Le Besco.
Who stars in Charly?
The principal cast of Charly includes Kolia Litscher, Julie-Marie Parmentier, Jeanne Mauborgne, Abdelkader Belkhodja, Philippe Chevassu.
When was Charly released and how long is it?
Charly was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.