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.
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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Fast Facts
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Director
Arnaud Desplechin
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Producer
Pascal Caucheteux
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Screenwriters
Emmanuel Bourdieu and Arnaud Desplechin
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Release date
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Studio
IFC Films
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Run time
150 minutes
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Fact:
English sub-titles
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AKA
Un conte de Noel and Christmas Tale
