Floride (film) explained

Floride
Director:Philippe Le Guay
Screenplay:Philippe Le Guay
Producer:Philippe Carcassonne
Jean-Louis Livi
Starring:Jean Rochefort
Sandrine Kiberlain
Cinematography:Jean-Claude Larrieu
Editing:Monica Coleman
Music:Jorge Arriagada
Studio:F Comme Film
Ciné@
Gaumont
Cinéfrance 1888
France 2 Cinéma
Rhône-Alpes Cinéma
Distributor:Gaumont
Runtime:110 minutes
Country:France
Language:French
Budget:$8 million
Gross:$3 million[1]

Floride is a 2015 French comedy-drama film directed by Philippe Le Guay and starring Jean Rochefort and Sandrine Kiberlain. The screenplay was written by Le Guay and Jérôme Tonnerre, based on the 2012 play Le Père by Florian Zeller.[2] The film had its premiere at the Locarno International Film Festival in August 2015.[3]

Cast

Production

The film was shot entirely on location in Annecy from 16 September to 25 October 2014.[4]

Reception

Reviewing for the Montreal Gazette, Brendan Kelly gives the film 3.5 of 5 stars, and writes:[5]

There are many reasons to see French writer-director Philippe Le Guay's Floride. In a movie world dominated by stories focused on young, beautiful people, this moving drama shines the light on one rather cranky 81-year-old man. That's one plus. It’s also a flick that will resonate with those of us who’ve spent serious time grappling with the challenges of helping out our aging parents. But the real reason you have to see Floride is for the masterful lead performance from 85-year-old actor Jean Rochefort.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.jpbox-office.com/fichfilm.php?id=15348 Floride
  2. Web site: Découvrez en exclusivité la bande-annonce du film Floride. fr. 16 June 2015 . France Info.
  3. Web site: Locarno Film Festival Announces Lineup for Its 68th Year, Awards Edward Norton on Opening Night . 15 July 2015 . Indiewire.
  4. Web site: Philippe Le Guay shooting Floride. 16 September 2014 . Cineuropa.
  5. Web site: Review: French film Floride captures challenge of a stubborn parent losing his mind. Kelly. Brendan. 26 November 2015. Montreal Gazette. 29 March 2021.