The Sanguinaires
6.3
In December of 1999, François organizes a retreat to a small island for himself, some friends, and their children to avoid the craziness of Paris during the turn of the millennium. Things quickly become tense between François and the young man who is the island's caretaker. Boredom and bickering add to the growing foreboding. By the end, will millennial noise in Paris seem mild in comparison to violence in the pastoral retreat?
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Cast
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Frédéric Pierrot
François
Known for
Polisse
The Returned
Catherine Baugué
Catherine
Also in
A Moment of Happiness
Jalil Lespert
Stéphane
Known for
Infinity Pool
In the Shadow of Iris
Marc Adjadj
Pierre
Known for
The Fugitives
Move Along, There Is Nothing to See!
Djallil Lespert
Stéphane
Nathalie Bensard
Muriel
No other roles listed
Vincent Simonelli
Bruno
No other roles listed
Laurent Cantet Director · Gilles Marchand Screenplay Pierre Milon Cinematographer
First release August 30, 1997 · Produced in France · Production Haut et Court
Production
La Sept-Arte
Production
Haut et Court
Production
France
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Languages
Original title
Les sanguinaires
Original language
French
Spoken on screen
French
Release dates
Italy · August 30, 1997
Premiere · Venice Film Festival
No release date listed for United States.
France
November 27, 1998 · TV · ARTE
Hungary
January 7, 1999 · Theatrical
Norway
August 6, 1999 · Theatrical
Sweden
February 3, 1999 · Premiere · Göteborg Film Festival
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