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C'est la vie poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 63.7 / 100
2001·Drama / Comedy·1h 53m

C'EST LA VIE

Dimitri joins La Maison, a place where people are welcomed for whom medicine can not do anything anymore. There he meets Suzanne, a volunteer who is dedicated to supporting people at the end of their lives.

Above the Line
Jean-Pierre Améris·DirectorJean-Pierre Améris·WriterCaroline Bottaro·NovelYves Vandermereen·Director of PhotographyArvo Pärt·Additional SoundtrackMartine Giordano·Editor
Cast
Jacques Dutronc·DimitriSandrine Bonnaire·SuzanneEmmanuelle Riva·DominiqueJacques Spiesser·Jean-LouisAnnie Grégorio·SimoneMarilyne Canto·BrigittePatrick Lizana·PaulJulia Vaidis-Bogard·CharlotteSaïda Jawad·NoraNathan Pavillon-Barré·Thomas
Full Crew
(18 credits)
Directing· 1
Jean-Pierre Améris·Director
Writing· 3
Jean-Pierre Améris·WriterCaroline Bottaro·NovelMarie de Hennezel·Novel
Camera· 1
Yves Vandermereen·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Martine Giordano·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Arvo Pärt·Additional SoundtrackPascal Chauvin·Foley ArtistOlivier Dô Hùu·Foley ArtistNicolas d'Halluin·Sound
Art & Design· 5
Anne Schotte·Costume DesignJean-Pierre Clech·Production DesignCécile Deleu·Set DecorationSylvie Duval·Makeup ArtistMarie-Anne Hum·Makeup Artist
Production· 2
Philippe Godeau·ProducerJeanne Biras·Casting
Other Departments· 1
Pierre Chavialle·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
63.7
OF 100
Master Score
6.8
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Joyful, Celebratory, Lively
Composition
Layered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster depicts a lively indoor wedding reception scene with numerous guests dancing and celebrating. In the center, a woman in a white dress and a man in a ”

comedyromance
Key Elements
White DressWhite ShirtWhite Napkins HandkerchiefsConfettiChandeliersWedding Bouquet
Atmosphere
Vibrant, Warm, Bright
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
8/10
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