IP5: L'île aux pachydermes (1992)

Director:

Jean-Jacques Beineix

Writers:

Jacques Forgeas (writer) and
Jean-Jacques Beineix (writer)

Release Date:

12 June 1992 (France)

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

Two young robbers meet an old man. The three start traveling together, looking for the same thing. |

Plot Keywords:

Graffiti | Spirituality

Awards:

2 wins & 1 nomination

Cast

Yves Montand	...	Leon Marcel
Olivier Martinez	...	Tony
Sekkou Sall	...	Jockey
Géraldine Pailhas	...	Gloria
Colette Renard	...	Clarisse / Monique
Sotigui Kouyaté	...	Emile
Georges Staquet	...	Jean-Marie
Arlette Didier	...	Arlouse
Kleber Bouzzone	...	Lulu
Bernard Lepinaux	...	Canon Ball
Laurent Duquesnoy	...	La Force
Olivier Barret	...	Kronk
Samir Guesmi	...	Saddam
Carole Richert	...	Sophia
Jane Hugon	...	Caretaker

Also Known As:

IP5: The Island of Pachyderms

Runtime:

UK:119 min

Country:

France

Language:

French

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Iceland:L | France:U | Sweden:11 | UK:15

Company:

Cargo Films

Trivia:

Star Yves Montand died of cardiac arrest a few days after he had acted out a scene in this movie in which his character also died of cardiac arrest. On his way to the hospital, he said "I know I'm a goner, but it's not serious. I've had a terrific life."

A touching road-movie towards love, dreams and the Pyrrenees

A boy, a youth and a seemingly crazy old man are on their way to the Pyrrenees. What are they really searching for? Life & Fulfillment, I guess. But Beineix pulls it off without getting pompous. This movie is mixed, both gentle and harsh at the same time. It's a lot more quiet than Beineix's "Betty Blue", without the same desperation - it's more about pent-up feelings and longing.

All the main characters are played well, especially Sall is incredibly good as the kid. That ending in the sunrise at the Pyrrenees is moving. No guarantee that Betty Blue-fans will like this - but it's really worth checking out!