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Wild Reeds

Original title: Les roseaux sauvages
  • 19941994
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
5.9K
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Les roseaux sauvages (1994)
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The fates of two homosexual partners are divided.The fates of two homosexual partners are divided.The fates of two homosexual partners are divided.

IMDb RATING
7.3/10
5.9K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • André Téchiné
  • Writers
    • Olivier Massart
    • Gilles Taurand
    • André Téchiné
  • Stars
    • Élodie Bouchez
    • Gaël Morel
    • Stéphane Rideau
Top credits
  • Director
    • André Téchiné
  • Writers
    • Olivier Massart
    • Gilles Taurand
    • André Téchiné
  • Stars
    • Élodie Bouchez
    • Gaël Morel
    • Stéphane Rideau
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 36User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
    • 81Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 9 wins & 7 nominations

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    Wild Reeds
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    Gaël Morel in Les roseaux sauvages (1994)
    Élodie Bouchez and Gaël Morel in Les roseaux sauvages (1994)
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    André Téchiné in Hôtel des Amériques (1981)
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    Élodie Bouchez, Frédéric Gorny, Gaël Morel, and Stéphane Rideau in Les roseaux sauvages (1994)

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    Élodie Bouchez
    Élodie Bouchez
    • Maïté Alvarezas Maïté Alvarez
    Gaël Morel
    Gaël Morel
    • François Forestieras François Forestier
    Stéphane Rideau
    • Serge Bartoloas Serge Bartolo
    Frédéric Gorny
    • Henri Marianias Henri Mariani
    Michèle Moretti
    • Madame Alvarezas Madame Alvarez
    Jacques Nolot
    Jacques Nolot
    • Monsieur Morellias Monsieur Morelli
    Eric Kreikenmayer
    • Pierre Bartolo, the Groomas Pierre Bartolo, the Groom
    Nathalie Vignes
    • Irène, the Brideas Irène, the Bride
    Michel Ruhl
    • Monsieur Cassagneas Monsieur Cassagne
    Fatia Maite
    • Aicha Morellias Aicha Morelli
    Claudine Taulère
    • Nurseas Nurse
    Elodie Soulinhac
    • Colette, Girl at Partyas Colette, Girl at Party
    Dominique Bovard
    • Guardas Guard
    Monsieur Simonet
    • Guardas Guard
    Chief Officer Carre
    • Officeras Officer
    Paul Simonet
    • Monsieur Bartoloas Monsieur Bartolo
    Charles Picot
    • Headmasteras Headmaster
    Christophe Maitre
    • Gym Instructoras Gym Instructor
    • Director
      • André Téchiné
    • Writers
      • Olivier Massart
      • Gilles Taurand
      • André Téchiné
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      There are many references in the movie to "The O.A.S.," in conversation, and overheard on radio and television newscasts. OAS - or Organisation armée secrète, literally "Organization of the Secret Army" or "Secret Armed Organization," was a French nationalist terrorist organization during the Algerian War (1954-62), which ended in independence for Algeria in July 1962, which was not only the time setting for this movie, but the Algerian War was also the background conflict that propelled much of the plot of this film. Using armed struggle in an attempt to prevent Algeria's independence, OAS's motto was "Algeria is French and will remain so" (L'Algérie est française et le restera).
    • Goofs
      One of the songs featured at the party which Maïté and François go to after the movie is "Barbara Ann" by The Beach Boys, which was recorded and released in the fall of 1965, a full three years after the 1962 time setting for this movie.
    • Quotes

      Serge Bartolo: The death of a brother is tough. I thought I'd die. But there is something even tougher, tougher than war. It's that life goes on.

    • Alternate versions
      Shorter TV version released under the title Tous les garçons et les filles de leur âge: Le chêne et le roseau (1994) (TV)
    • Connections
      Featured in Cinéma, de notre temps: André Téchiné, après la Nouvelle Vague... (1993)
    • Soundtracks
      Adagio for Strings
      by Samuel Barber

    User reviews36

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    Top review
    9/10
    A complex and graceful drama - among the finest French dramas of the 90s
    On all fronts WILD REEDS is a top-notch drama - offering a look into the lives of 4 teenagers at a boarding school in rural France in the early 60s, this film is complex and immaculately well-made. Unusual in films depicting adolescence, WILD REEDS is complex and sophisticated, respectful of its' characters' varying sexualities (and their struggles to accept same), while also offering other glimpses of their intelligence and growing independence: views on the Algerian war, which was then raging, and on communism (with one character defined as communist, and another as an ardent anti-communist). The lush cinematography is summery and beautiful throughout, and the cast (most whom have gone on to other notable films) is great throughout.

    Techine's direction gives the many strands of this story a great, personal feel - the shoe store scene stands out as an honest depiction of an individual recognizing and trying to accept his sexuality, and attempting to identify other gay people, as a way of lessening isolation, and in an attempt at spontaneously finding some sort of role model. Very thoughtful and very well-made.
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    • Sep 18, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 10, 1995 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • France
    • Language
      • French
    • Also known as
      • The Wild Reeds
    • Filming locations
      • Villeneuve-sur-Lot, Lot-et-Garonne, France
    • Production companies
      • Ima Films
      • Les Films Alain Sarde
      • Canal+
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $807,775
    • Gross worldwide
      • $807,775
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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