Cast
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Charlotte Gainsbourg
as Camille Pelleveau
Anouk Grinberg
as Joëlle
Michel Blanc
as Raymond Pelleveau, le père jeune
Jean Carmet
as Raymond Pelleveau, le père âgé
Annie Girardot
as Evangeline Pelleveau, la mère âgée
Jean-Louis Trintignant
as le colonel SS
Catherine Jacob
as Evangeline Pelleveau, la mère jeune
Gérard Depardieu
as Marc Antoine Worms
Thierry Frémont
as François
François Perrot
as le réalisateur
Yves Rénier
as Robert, le vigile
Didier Bénureau
as le second réalisateur
Anouk Ferjac
as la mère à la clinique
Philippe Clévenot
as Producer
Jacques Boudet
as Craven, le dépositaire Pronuptia
Crew
Director
- Bertrand Blier
Producer
- Jean-Louis Livi
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, Thank You, Life examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of a period setting that reflects societal issues of its time. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Bertrand Blier brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 1991, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Thank You, Life took approximately 19 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 117 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 166 minutes long.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 4 months to complete.
- The screenplay went through 15 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
- The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.
Historical Context
- In 1991, when this film was released:
- Globalization was accelerating economic and cultural exchange.
- The internet was beginning to transform communication and information access.
- Independent cinema was growing in influence, challenging the dominance of major studios.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: March 13, 1991
- Runtime: 1h 57m
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