A Christmas Tale
A Christmas Tale (Un conte de Noel) is a French dramedy about a dysfunctional family that reunites for the Christmas holiday. The film was written and directed by Arnaud Desplechin and stars Catherine Deneuve in the role of matriarch "Junon Vuillard".
Following a Cannes Film Festival premiere in May of 2008, the film opens in U.S. theaters on November 14.
Fast Facts
- Director: Arnaud Desplechin
- Producer: Pascal Caucheteux
- Screenwriters: Emmanuel Bourdieu and Arnaud Desplechin
- Release date: November 14, 20081
- Studio: IFC Films
- Run time: 150 minutes
- English sub-titles
- AKA: Un conte de Noel and Christmas Tale
Synopsis
Three generations of the Vuillard family are brought together for a Christmas weekend. Estrangement, mental illness and promiscuity are issues during their reunion, as the family members seek peace with one another.
Cast Information
- Catherine Deneuve as Junon Vuillard
- Mathieu Amalric as Henri Vuillard
- Melvil Poupaud as Ivan Vuillard
- Chiara Mastroianni as Sylvia Vuillard
- Jean-Paul Roussillon as Abel Vuillard
- Anne Cosigny as Elizabeth
- Emmanuelle Devos as Faunia
- Samir Guesmi as Spatafora
- Laurent Capelluto as Simon
Festival Recognition
- 2008 Cannes Film Festival Official Selection
- 2008 Toronto International Film Festival Official Selection
- 2008 New York Film Festival Official Selection
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