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Life and Nothing But

Original title: La vie et rien d'autre
  • 19891989
  • PGPG
  • 2h 15m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
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La vie et rien d'autre (1989)
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Intense character study of men and women driven by an overpowering obsession with the past.Intense character study of men and women driven by an overpowering obsession with the past.Intense character study of men and women driven by an overpowering obsession with the past.
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  • Director
    • Bertrand Tavernier
  • Writers
    • Jean Cosmos(scenario & adaptation)
    • Bertrand Tavernier(scenario & adaptation)
  • Stars
    • Philippe Noiret
    • Sabine Azéma
    • Pascale Vignal
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  • Director
    • Bertrand Tavernier
  • Writers
    • Jean Cosmos(scenario & adaptation)
    • Bertrand Tavernier(scenario & adaptation)
  • Stars
    • Philippe Noiret
    • Sabine Azéma
    • Pascale Vignal
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    • 16User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
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    • Won 1 BAFTA Award
      • 9 wins & 14 nominations total

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    Philippe Noiret
    Philippe Noiret
    • Major Delaplaneas Major Delaplane
    Sabine Azéma
    Sabine Azéma
    • Irène de Courtilas Irène de Courtil
    Pascale Vignal
    • Aliceas Alice
    Maurice Barrier
    Maurice Barrier
    • Mercadotas Mercadot
    François Perrot
    François Perrot
    • Perrinas Perrin
    Jean-Pol Dubois
    • Andréas André
    Daniel Russo
    Daniel Russo
    • Lieutenant Tréviseas Lieutenant Trévise
    Michel Duchaussoy
    Michel Duchaussoy
    • Général Villerieuxas Général Villerieux
    Arlette Gilbert
    • Valentineas Valentine
    Louis Lyonnet
    • Valentinas Valentin
    Charlotte Maury-Sentier
    • Cora Mabelas Cora Mabel
    • (as Charlotte Maury)
    François Caron
    • Julienas Julien
    Thierry Gimenez
    • L'adjudant du génieas L'adjudant du génie
    Frédérique Meininger
    Frédérique Meininger
    • Madame Lebègueas Madame Lebègue
    Pierre Trabaud
    • Eugene Dilatoireas Eugene Dilatoire
    Jean-Roger Milo
    • Monsieur Lebègueas Monsieur Lebègue
    Catherine Verlor
    • Bonne soeur plageas Bonne soeur plage
    Jean-Christophe Lebert
    • L'amnésiqueas L'amnésique
    • Director
      • Bertrand Tavernier
    • Writers
      • Jean Cosmos(scenario & adaptation) (dialogue)
      • Bertrand Tavernier(scenario & adaptation)
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    • Trivia
      The film takes place in January 1920.
    • Quotes

      Alice: Will you go to Mass?

      Irène de Courtil: Why?

      Alice: Just because.

      Irène de Courtil: I don't think so, no.

      Alice: You're against it? You're against God?

      Irène de Courtil: I should be. All humans should be.

      Alice: You're right. Especially women. Only we don't dare.

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    10/10
    A subtle masterpiece about humanity
    When I saw this movie at the Montreal Film Festival, I was impressed by this contemplative movie. Like any contemplation, it sees everything about human nature and subtly refers to it. No flash, no gadgets, no lectures, just the plain vision of things as they are. He just lets you to be the judge of things. Then, I became a great fan of Tavernier's movies. This movie occupied my mind for ever after and never left me. This movie also confirmed how useless and dreadful this war was, and maybe how ridiculous most wars are. Perhaps my favourite movie ever. Anyway, a must see.

    This movie has a sequel called Captain Conan which also shows Tavernier's prowess in making art and intelligent cinema where a lot of characters are involved and seem so natural.
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    • Release date
      • September 6, 1989 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • France
    • Languages
      • French
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Das Leben und nichts anderes
    • Filming locations
      • Dugny-sur-Meuse, Meuse, France
    • Production companies
      • Hachette Première
      • AB Films
      • Little Bear
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,600
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 15 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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