Home
search
more | tips
IMDb > La bûche (1999)
La bûche
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotes
Overview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv schedule
Awards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage board
Plot & Quotes
plot summaryplot synopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotes
Fun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQ
Other Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDesk
Promotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo gallery
External Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips

La bûche (1999) More at IMDbPro »

Photos (see all 6 | slideshow) Videos
La bûche (1999) -- hv post

Overview

User Rating:
6.4/10   902 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Up 2% in popularity this week. See rank & trends on IMDbPro.
Director:
Danièle Thompson
Writers:
Danièle Thompson (written by) and
Christopher Thompson (written by)
Contact:
View company contact information for La bûche on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
24 November 1999 (France) more
Genre:
Comedy | Drama more
Tagline:
'Tis the Season to be Jolly!
Plot:
Christmas, family, and infidelity. Yvette's husband has died, and her grown daughters join her at the grave: Sonia... more | add synopsis
Awards:
2 wins & 3 nominations more
User Comments:
Worth Renting more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Sabine Azéma ... Louba

Emmanuelle Béart ... Sonia

Charlotte Gainsbourg ... Milla Robin
Claude Rich ... Stanislas
Françoise Fabian ... Yvette
Christopher Thompson ... Joseph
Jean-Pierre Darroussin ... Gilbert
Isabelle Carré ... Annabelle
Samuel Labarthe ... Pierre
Françoise Brion ... Janine
Hélène Fillières ... Véronique
Thierry Hancisse ... Le fleuriste
Marie de Villepin ... Marie
Didier Becchetti ... L'escort-boy
Jean-Pierre Marino ... Le cardiologue
more
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Also Known As:
Season's Beatings (Europe: English title)
more
Runtime:
106 min
Country:
France
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS
Certification:
Argentina:Atp | Chile:14 | France:U | Spain:7 | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | UK:15
Company:
Canal+ more

Fun Stuff

Movie Connections:
References Les quatre cents coups (1959) more
Soundtrack:
Gari Gari more

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
1 out of 1 people found the following comment useful:-
Worth Renting, 29 August 2002
Author: Spyderbabe from USA

Interesting look at individual family members as they approach the dreaded Christmas Holidays. Nothing is as it seems and everyone's issues have deep roots. Well lit and filmed the film is a little long and slow in places but worth a look.

Was the above comment useful to you?
more

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for La bûche (1999)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
Confusing Ending tluke25
Soundtrack invierno
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
The Heart of Me L'accompagnatrice Persepolis La buena vida Edvard Munch
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
IMDb Comedy section IMDb France section Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.