Normal People Are Nothing Exceptional (1993)
"Les gens normaux n'ont rien d'exceptionnel" (original title)

Director:

Laurence Ferreira Barbosa

Writers:

Santiago Amigorena, Jackie Berroyer,

Stars:

Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, Melvil Poupaud, Marc Citti

5 wins & 4 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Valeria Bruni Tedeschi	...	Martine (as Valeria Bruni-Tedeschi)
Melvil Poupaud	...	Germain
Marc Citti	...	Pierre
Claire Laroche	...	Anne
Frédéric Diefenthal	...	Jean
Marianne Groves	...	Muriel
Jackie Berroyer	...	Mr. Jacquet
Sandrine Kiberlain	...	Florence
Manuela Gourary	...	Mme. Caressa
Antoine Chappey	...	L'infirmier
Olivier Rabourdin
Serge Hazanavicius	...	François
Zinedine Soualem
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Renée Amzallag
Stéphane Auberghen

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

psychiatry | tragicomedy | title spoken by character

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Genres:

Drama | Comedy

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Details

Country:

France

Language:

French

Release Date:

10 November 1993 (France)

Also Known As:

Normal People Are Nothing Special

Company Credits

Production Co:

Agence du Cinéma Indépendant pour sa Diffusion (ACID), B. C. Films, B. V. F.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

User Reviews

How do we really face madness?

How do we really face madness? And what do we do when madness touches us? This is the main dilemma of Martine, the principal character of the movie. After a sentimental crisis and a nervous breakdown, she discovers a new life and spirit in an institute of mental illnesses... I really liked this movie, and I think that the reason is quite simple: the director, Laurence Ferreira Barbosa, fully succeeded in depicting folly without any sociological schematism and with uncommon freedom. But I can't forget to mention the astonishing performance by Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, whose destiny (I hope) is definitely bright. Finally, just an advice: go and see it if you like Cesaria Evora. This fantastic singer gives us two unforgettable moments of authentic joy with her brilliant voice.