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Copacabana

  • 20102010
  • 1h 47m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
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Copacabana (2010)
Comedy
Boldly unconventional and cheerful, that's how one could describe Babou. Never having cared about social conventions, she is suddenly faced with the realization that her own daughter is asha... Read allBoldly unconventional and cheerful, that's how one could describe Babou. Never having cared about social conventions, she is suddenly faced with the realization that her own daughter is ashamed of her and therefore refuses to invite her to her wedding. Hurt in her pride, Babou tr... Read allBoldly unconventional and cheerful, that's how one could describe Babou. Never having cared about social conventions, she is suddenly faced with the realization that her own daughter is ashamed of her and therefore refuses to invite her to her wedding. Hurt in her pride, Babou tries to regain her daughter's respect by starting anew. She accepts the challenge of sellin... Read all
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
1.7K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
97,874
75
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    • Director
      • Marc Fitoussi
    • Writer
      • Marc Fitoussi
    • Stars
      • Isabelle Huppert
      • Aure Atika
      • Lolita Chammah
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Marc Fitoussi
    • Writer
      • Marc Fitoussi
    • Stars
      • Isabelle Huppert
      • Aure Atika
      • Lolita Chammah
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    • 5User reviews
    • 28Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 1 nomination

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    Isabelle Huppert and Lolita Chammah in Copacabana (2010)
    Isabelle Huppert in Copacabana (2010)
    Isabelle Huppert in Copacabana (2010)
    Isabelle Huppert in Copacabana (2010)
    Isabelle Huppert in Copacabana (2010)
    Isabelle Huppert in Copacabana (2010)
    Isabelle Huppert, Lolita Chammah, Guillaume Gouix, and Marc Fitoussi in Copacabana (2010)
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    Copacabana (2010)

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    Isabelle Huppert
    Isabelle Huppert
    • Elisabeth Delmotte dite Babou
    Aure Atika
    Aure Atika
    • Lydie
    Lolita Chammah
    Lolita Chammah
    • Esméralda Delmotte dite Esmé
    Jurgen Delnaet
    Jurgen Delnaet
    • Bart
    Chantal Banlier
    • Irène
    Magali Woch
    • Sophie
    Nelly Antignac
    • Amandine
    Guillaume Gouix
    Guillaume Gouix
    • Kurt
    Joachim Lombard
    • Justin
    Noémie Lvovsky
    Noémie Lvovsky
    • Suzanne
    Luis Rego
    • Patrice
    Cyril Couton
    • Martial
    François Comar
    • Jacques
    Léonie Simaga
    • Katia
    Veerle Dobbelaere
    Veerle Dobbelaere
    • Petra
    • (as Veerle Dobbelaere)
    Simone Milsdochter
    Simone Milsdochter
    • Marleen
    Valentijn Dhaenens
    Valentijn Dhaenens
    • Fons
    Eric Savin
    Eric Savin
    • Le recruteur
    • Director
      • Marc Fitoussi
    • Writer
      • Marc Fitoussi
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    • Trivia
      The Brasilian song you hear at the end is "Partido alto" by Chico Buarque de Hollanda. In 1973 the French singer Pierre Vassiliu had a n° 1 hit in France with the translated version "Qui c'est celui-là ?"
    • Connections
      References Misery (1990)

    User reviews5

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    Top review
    9/10
    This Summer's divine surprise
    Spectators who will go and see 'Copacabana' to have a good time will not be disappointed because writer-director Marc Fitoussi's last film IS a warm-hearted comedy but it is also much more than that. And it is always pleasant to get MORE than what was expected than the contrary, isn't it?

    What they will get first is Isabelle Huppert as Babou, the central character, frolicking, laughing,dancing in cafés, wearing flashy dresses and thick make-up. A welcome change from her usual grave, restrained, suffering self in recent movies. And with the support of a bunch of funny actors and actresses (Luis Rego, as Babou's bashful old lover; Noémie Lvovsky, as her disillusioned former friend; Chantal Banlier, irrepressible as her business rival) and well-written witty dialogs, the comedic aspect of the film is undeniably a success.

    But 'Copacabana' is not just a straight comedy. Marc Fitoussi's tale of an eccentric mother who tries to win back her daughter is much more complex and much richer than what you could expect. For the film is also philosophical (to what extent can you remain free in society, especially when you have children?), psychological (the conflict between Babou who wants to remain off the beaten track and Esmeralda, her daughter who wishes, as a reaction, a steady middle-class life, is well dissected), satiric (the dubious methods of time-share business are denounced), documentary (Ostend, on the Belgian sea-coast has rarely been filmed in the off-season), ethnological (the Flemish shown in the film are real people) and social (the young homeless couple episode).

    And the miracle is that 'Copacabana' is so well written that all these aspects blend together harmoniously. You follow this seamless story from its beginning to its end effortlessly, until the final surprise (which I am afraid will remain a surprise until you see the film).

    'Copacabana' is a well made film that doesn't overwhelm you but seeps into your brain and your heart. A feel-good movie that never falls into the trap of over-simplification. A kind of Gallic Capra-esquire comedy that makes love, intelligence and eccentricity meet to everybody's delight.
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    • Who sings the Brazilian songs? Who composed the Brazilian songs?

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    • Release date
      • July 7, 2010 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • Belgium
    • Languages
      • French
      • Flemish
      • English
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Copacabana: Düğün Hediyesi
    • Filming locations
      • Harbor Station, Zeebrugge, West Flanders, Belgium
    • Production companies
      • Avenue B Productions
      • Arte France Cinéma
      • Mars Films
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 47 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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