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Elles

  • 19971997
  • 1h 55m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
305
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Elles (1997)
  • Drama
  • Romance
  • Comedy
Five women, all near the wrong side of forty, face life's ups and downs together with laughter, tears, and sometimes irony. Their only imperative: live, love and live some more.Five women, all near the wrong side of forty, face life's ups and downs together with laughter, tears, and sometimes irony. Their only imperative: live, love and live some more.Five women, all near the wrong side of forty, face life's ups and downs together with laughter, tears, and sometimes irony. Their only imperative: live, love and live some more.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
305
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Luís Galvão Teles
  • Writers
    • Don Bohlinger
    • Luís Galvão Teles
  • Stars
    • Miou-Miou
    • Carmen Maura
    • Marthe Keller
Top credits
  • Director
    • Luís Galvão Teles
  • Writers
    • Don Bohlinger
    • Luís Galvão Teles
  • Stars
    • Miou-Miou
    • Carmen Maura
    • Marthe Keller
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    • 7User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 3 nominations

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    Marisa Berenson, Marthe Keller, Carmen Maura, Miou-Miou, and Guesch Patti in Elles (1997)
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    Miou-Miou
    Miou-Miou
    • Evaas Eva
    Carmen Maura
    Carmen Maura
    • Lindaas Linda
    Marthe Keller
    Marthe Keller
    • Barbaraas Barbara
    Marisa Berenson
    Marisa Berenson
    • Chloéas Chloé
    Guesch Patti
    • Brancaas Branca
    Joaquim de Almeida
    Joaquim de Almeida
    • Gigias Gigi
    Didier Flamand
    Didier Flamand
    • Edgaras Edgar
    Morgan Perez
    Morgan Perez
    • Luisas Luis
    Florence Loiret Caille
    Florence Loiret Caille
    • Ritaas Rita
    • (as Florence Loiret)
    Mapi Galán
    • Raquelas Raquel
    Bobette Jouret
    • Bela Lunaas Bela Luna
    Amparo Muñoz
    Amparo Muñoz
    • Mariaas Maria
    Maurice Chevit
    • Albertoas Alberto
    Marie Guillard
    Marie Guillard
    • Inèsas Inès
    Nicolas Djermag
    • Tiagoas Tiago
    Beatriz Batarda
    Beatriz Batarda
    • Catarinaas Catarina
    Ana Brandão
    Ana Brandão
    • Danceras Dancer
    Jirji Brozek
    • Adrianoas Adriano
    • Director
      • Luís Galvão Teles
    • Writers
      • Don Bohlinger
      • Luís Galvão Teles
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    • Trivia
      Official submission of Luxembourgfor the 'Best Foreign Language Film' category of the 70th Academy Awards in 1998.
    • Quotes

      [Linda drops a clock on the street, out of the window]

      Gigi: That's life.

      Linda: What?

      Gigi: Time that escapes... out the window.

    User reviews7

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    Top review
    10/10
    Fabulous Film!
    This movie is fabulous! The film's vision is pure entertainment! It surpasses the ubiquitous genre of "women's watching." Despite its largely French and female setting, "Elles" has a message for everyone. It doesn't attempt to be profound; it presents life as it may challenge each person, female and male.

    The women of this film have stories that are addressed less often than they should be. The humor is clever; the plot is easy to follow. The music is uplifting; the scenes are real and raw. These elements come together, and they set the stage for understanding the dimly-lit journey of unmarried forty-somethings. By the end, even the audience feels like a million Euros.
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    • Mar 20, 2006

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    • Release date
      • October 17, 1997 (Luxembourg)
    • Countries of origin
      • Belgium
      • France
      • Luxembourg
      • Portugal
      • Spain
      • Switzerland
    • Languages
      • French
      • Portuguese
    • Also known as
      • Ellas
    • Filming locations
      • Lisbon, Portugal
    • Production companies
      • Artémis Productions
      • Canal+
      • Esicma S.R.L
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    • Budget
      • PTE 700,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 55 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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