Grand Expectations
De grandes espérances
“One day, she will be president.”
Synopsis
Summer 2019. Just graduated from Sciences Po, Madeleine leaves to prepare the orals of the ENA in Corsica with Antoine, her lover with whom she shares very left-wing political convictions. On a small deserted road, an unexpected encounter will seal their fate.
Top Cast
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Rebecca Marder
Madeleine Pastor
Benjamin Lavernhe
Antoine Mandeville
Emmanuelle Bercot
Gabrielle Dervaz
Marc Barbé
Yvan Pastor
Pascal Elso
Bertrand Mandeville
Thomas Thévenoud
Thomas Peltier
Cédric Appietto
Charles Lucciani
Jean-Emmanuel Pagni
Lieutenant Hassani
Pascal Rénéric
General director of Rochambeau
Aurelie Marpeaux
Working woman
Holy Fatma
Lawyer
Marie-Pierre Nouveau
Judge
Release History & Theatrical Window
Angoulême Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 2, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sylvain Desclous
- Screenplay & Story
- Pierre Erwan Guillaume, Sylvain Desclous, Raphaël Chevènement, Olivier Lorelle
- Original Score
- Florencia Di Concilio
- Original Title
- De grandes espérances
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Sésame Films, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sylvain Desclous
Pierre Erwan Guillaume, Sylvain Desclous, Raphaël Chevènement, Olivier Lorelle
Florencia Di Concilio
Julien Hirsch
Isabelle Poudevigne
Florence Borelly
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Erwan Guillaume
Writer
Sylvain Desclous
Director
Sylvain Desclous
Writer
Florence Borelly
Producer
Julien Hirsch
Director of Photography
Raphaël Chevènement
Writer
Olivier Lorelle
Writer
Élisa Ingrassia
Costume Design
Isabelle Poudevigne
Editor
Valérie Faynot
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Grand Expectations
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What is Grand Expectations about?
Summer 2019. Just graduated from Sciences Po, Madeleine leaves to prepare the orals of the ENA in Corsica with Antoine, her lover with whom she shares very left-wing political convictions. On a small deserted road, an unexpected encounter will seal their fate.
Who directed Grand Expectations?
Grand Expectations was directed by Sylvain Desclous.
Who stars in Grand Expectations?
The principal cast of Grand Expectations includes Rebecca Marder, Benjamin Lavernhe, Emmanuelle Bercot, Marc Barbé, Pascal Elso.
When was Grand Expectations released and how long is it?
Grand Expectations was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Grand Expectations?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Grand Expectations was composed by Florencia Di Concilio.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Grand Expectations?
Grand Expectations holds official age classifications: FR: TP.