High Society (2014 film)
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 Film poster | |
| French | Le beau monde |
| Directed by | Julie Lopes-Curval |
| Written by | Sophie Hiet Julie Lopes-Curval |
| Produced by | Fabienne Vornier Francis Boespflug Stéphane Parthenay |
| Starring | Ana Girardot Bastien Bouillon Baptiste Lecaplain |
| Cinematography | Céline Bozon |
| Edited by | Muriel Breton |
| Music by | Sébastien Schuller |
Production company | Pyramide Productions |
| Distributed by | Pyramide Distribution |
Release date |
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Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country | France |
| Language | French |
| Budget | $3.4 million [1] |
| Box office | $307.025 [2] |
High Society (French: Le beau monde) is a 2014 French romantic drama film written and directed by Julie Lopes-Curval. The film stars Ana Girardot, Bastien Bouillon and Baptiste Lecaplain.[3] It was selected to be screened in the Contemporary World Cinema section at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival.[4] In January 2015, the film received two nominations at the 20th Lumières Awards.[5]
Plot summary
[edit]In High Society (Le Beau Monde), the story revolves around a young couple, Anna and Philippe, whose romance is tested by their differing social backgrounds. Anna is an aspiring artist from a modest background, while Philippe comes from a wealthy family. As they navigate their relationship, class distinctions and societal expectations create tension and conflict.
Anna struggles to find her place within Philippe’s elite social circle, facing judgment and prejudice from his family and friends. The film explores their attempts to reconcile their love with the challenges posed by their respective social standings, highlighting themes of ambition, love, and the pursuit of identity amidst societal pressures.
Cast
[edit]- Ana Girardot as Alice
- Bastien Bouillon as Antoine
- Baptiste Lecaplain as Kevin
- Aurélia Petit as Agnès
- Sergi López as Harold
- India Hair as Manon
- Stéphane Bissot as Christiane
- Jean-Noël Brouté as Monsieur Jacquard
- Michèle Gleizer as Arlette
- David Houri as Rodolphe
- Blanche Cluzet as Catherine
- Cécile Bernot as Déborah
- Lawrence Valin as Martin
References
[edit]- ^ "Le Beau monde (2014) - JP Box-Office".
- ^ "High Society".
- ^ "High Society". Cineuropa. Retrieved 17 August 2014.
- ^ "TIFF Adds 'Clouds of Sils Maria' and 'Two Days, One Night,' Reveals 5 More Lineups". Indiewire. 12 August 2014. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
- ^ "France's Lumiere Awards Nominations Unveiled". The Hollywood Reporter. 12 January 2015. Retrieved 13 January 2015.
External links
[edit]- High Society at IMDb
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