Cast
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Robin Renucci
as Fabrice
Fabienne Babe
as Céline
Tolsty
as Marek
Gil Lagay
as Renzo
Pietro Pizzuti
as Laurent
Nathalie Uffner
as Solange
Pier Paquette
as Brendon
Vincent Grass
as Alain
Jean-Claude Derudder
as Moustachu
Bernard Marbaix
as Roger
Catherine Brady
as Prostituée
Éric De Staercke
as Présentateur
Grażyna Jabłońska
as Mère Myriam
Nathalie Uffner
as
Suzanne Colin
as
Crew
Director
- Jean-Pierre Dardenne
- Luc Dardenne
Producer
- Jean-Pierre Dardenne
- Luc Dardenne
- Dirk Impens
- Jean-Luc Ormières
- Claude Waringo
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, Thinking of You 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 Jean-Pierre Dardenne 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 1993, 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 Thinking of You took approximately 14 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 95 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 141 minutes long.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 12 months to complete.
- The costume department created over 406 unique costume pieces for the production.
- The screenplay went through 8 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
Historical Context
- In 1993, when this film was released:
- The end of the Cold War was reshaping global politics.
- 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: June 1, 1993
- Runtime: 1h 35m