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Around a Small Mountain

Original title: 36 vues du Pic Saint Loup
  • 20092009
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
732
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Around a Small Mountain (2009)
A tale of lost love, chance encounters and the transformative power of art.
Play trailer1:21
2 Videos
10 Photos
  • Comedy
  • Drama
Biopic based on the life of author Raymond Roussel.Biopic based on the life of author Raymond Roussel.Biopic based on the life of author Raymond Roussel.
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
732
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Jacques Rivette
  • Writers
    • Jacques Rivette(scenario)
    • Pascal Bonitzer(scenario)
    • Christine Laurent(scenario)
  • Stars
    • Jane Birkin
    • Sergio Castellitto
    • André Marcon
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jacques Rivette
  • Writers
    • Jacques Rivette(scenario)
    • Pascal Bonitzer(scenario)
    • Christine Laurent(scenario)
  • Stars
    • Jane Birkin
    • Sergio Castellitto
    • André Marcon
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 4User reviews
    • 43Critic reviews
    • 63Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

    Videos2

    Around a Small Mountain
    Trailer 1:21
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    Clip 2:29
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    Photos10

    Jane Birkin and Sergio Castellitto in Around a Small Mountain (2009)
    Jane Birkin and Sergio Castellitto in Around a Small Mountain (2009)
    Jane Birkin and Sergio Castellitto in Around a Small Mountain (2009)
    Jane Birkin and Sergio Castellitto in Around a Small Mountain (2009)
    Sergio Castellitto in Around a Small Mountain (2009)
    Jane Birkin and Jacques Rivette in Around a Small Mountain (2009)
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    Georges-Henri Mauchant in Around a Small Mountain (2009)

    Top cast

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    Jane Birkin
    Jane Birkin
    • Kate
    Sergio Castellitto
    Sergio Castellitto
    • Vittorio
    André Marcon
    André Marcon
    • Alexandre
    Jacques Bonnaffé
    Jacques Bonnaffé
    • Marlo
    Julie-Marie Parmentier
    Julie-Marie Parmentier
    • Clémence
    Hélène de Vallombreuse
    • Margot
    Tintin Orsoni
    • Wilfrid
    Vimala Pons
    Vimala Pons
    • Barbara
    Mikaël Gaspar
    • Tom
    Stéphane Laisné
    • Stéphane
    Dominique D'Angelo
    • Dom
    Hélène De Bissy
    • La patronne de l'auberge
    Pierre Barayre
    • Le patron de l'auberge
    Marie-Paule André
    • Estelle
    Julie-Anne Roth
    Julie-Anne Roth
    • Xénie
    Elodie Mamou
    • Elodie
    Laurent Lacotte
    • Monsieur Gaffe
    Marie Vauzelle
    • Madame Gaffe
    • Director
      • Jacques Rivette
    • Writers
      • Jacques Rivette(scenario)
      • Pascal Bonitzer(scenario) (dialogue)
      • Christine Laurent(scenario)
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    User reviews4

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    Top review
    10/10
    Jacques Rivette : French new wave master films zany art of describing small things of life.
    If a sagacious spectator is allowed to put labels on various films and film directors,it can be said for sure that French film 36 Vues Du Pic Saint Loup / Around a small mountain would surely be labeled as a different kind of "bold Jacques Rivette" film.A small word of advice;one should not confuse the usage of the word "different" here as this film's differentness concerns the manner in which artistic creation is filmed by Rivette especially whimsically comical art of circus which has its own share of agony and ecstasy.It might also be possible that this appellation has something to do with the fact that Rivette has given an artistic dimension to human elements.It is true that this feature film by French new wave master Rivette is a short film if we were to consider other films which have been directed by him.However,its brief duration does not obstruct its inherent flow of suspense which does not remain a leap in the dark.This is precisely a special quality which gives attentive viewers ample chance in order to appreciate not only emotional game of its leading players Jane Birkin and Sergio Castellitto but also an opportunity to prick up one's ears as some of the most elegant dialogs need a pair of extremely attentive ears.Watching this film was a unique experience for film critic Lalit Rao as he sat with veteran Malayalam cinema actor Madhu (Saat Hindustani) during 14th International Film Festival of Kerala 2009
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    • FilmCriticLalitRao
    • Jan 5, 2010

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 8, 2009 (Italy)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • Italy
    • Language
      • French
    • Also known as
      • El último verano
    • Filming locations
      • Cinecittà Studios, Cinecittà, Rome, Lazio, Italy
    • Production companies
      • Pierre Grise Productions
      • France 2 Cinéma
      • Cinemaundici
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $33,216
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,326
      • Jul 11, 2010
    • Gross worldwide
      • $270,930
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 24 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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