Elza (2011)
Le bonheur d'Elza (original title)Reference View | Change View
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- 1h 18min
- Drama
- Movie
A young Parisian woman of Caribbean descent returns to her native island of Guadeloupe looking for the father she has never known.
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- 2 wins & 2 nominations.
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Cast
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Stana Roumillac | ... |
Elza / Marie-Line
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| Vincent Byrd Le Sage | ... |
M. Désiré
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Christophe Cherki | ... |
Bernard
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Sophie Berger | ... |
Mme. Désiré
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Teddy Doloir | ... |
Jean-Luc
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Eva Constant | ... |
Caroline
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Jihane Botreau-Roubel | ... |
Marie
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Auriana Annonay | ... |
Christine
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Nancy Fleurival | ... |
Maîtresse de M. Désiré
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| Mariette Monpierre | ... |
Bernadette, maman d'Elza
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Juliana Arconte | ... |
Soeur d'Elza
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Yvon Potier | ... |
Banquier
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Chris Mouss | ... |
Infirmier psychiatrique
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Grégory Blaineau | ... |
Loueur de scooters
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Michel Reinette | ... |
Speaker à l'église
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Késiah Geran | ... |
Késiah, jeune rasta
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Jack Dugan | ... |
Jack, jeune américain
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Sandrine Merguin | ... |
Secrétaire de M. Désiré
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Laureine Beck | ... |
Copine d'Elza
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Arold Sorbe | ... |
Coiffeur
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Kengy Larochelle | ... |
Jeune homme sur la plage
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Patrick Chouan | ... |
Chauffeur de taxi
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Isabelle Kancel | ... |
Dame devant la maison
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Grégory Jernidier | ... |
Garçon devant la maison
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Stan Pasquin | ... |
Employé de l'hôtel
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Laurence Joseph | ... |
Prostituée
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Elody Stanislas | ... |
Danseuse de Gwo Ka
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Tony Gareau-Demaray | ... |
Gréviste
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Erick Marset | ... |
Gréviste
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George-Marc Servier | ... |
Gréviste
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Kristian Gemblour | ... |
Gréviste
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Jean-Daniel Hauterville | ... |
Gréviste
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Anselme Hodonozi | ... |
Gréviste
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Pascal Boulere | ... |
Gréviste
(as Pascal 'Darkman' Boulère)
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Léon Plancy | ... |
Gréviste
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Michaël Blameble | ... |
Gréviste
(as Mickaël Blameble)
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Laurent Bamy | ... |
Harmonica
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Gustave Bassieros | ... |
Chant et guitare
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Harry Biocheau | ... |
Batterie
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Michel Bloumine | ... |
Pianiste
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J.P. Nobert | ... |
Bassiste
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Directed by
| Mariette Monpierre | ||
Written by
| Mama Keïta | ... | () |
| Mariette Monpierre | ... | () |
Produced by
| Eric Basset | ... | executive producer / producer |
| Mama Keïta | ... | line producer: Guadeloupe |
| Gérard Lacroix | ... | producer |
| Mariette Monpierre | ... | producer |
| Edgard Tenembaum | ... | producer |
Music by
| David Fackeure | ||
| Max Surla | ... | (original music by) |
Cinematography by
| Rémi Mazet | ||
Editing by
| Virginie Danglades | ||
| Jerome Raim | ... | (as Jérôme Raim) |
Editorial Department
| Yonathan Arave | ... | first assistant editor |
| Emmanuel Julliard | ... | supervising editor |
| Amaud Lambert | ... | colorist |
| Dimitri Sigiscar | ... | assistant editor |
Set Decoration by
| Mirella Belmont | ||
| Armed Ladal | ||
| Dominique Ladal | ||
Makeup Department
| Corinne Bisso | ... | makeup department head |
| Elody Stanislas | ... | assistant makeup artist |
Production Management
| Emmanuel Bagbonon | ... | assistant unit manager |
| Florian Caro | ... | production manager |
| Nathalie Geslin | ... | production manager |
| Gaidig Lavanant | ... | post-production associate |
| Stéphane Méloni | ... | unit manager (as Stephane Meloni) |
| Deborah Osment | ... | production manager |
| Catherine Rouault | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Martine Sornay | ... | production manager |
| Marie Surville | ... | assistant unit manager |
| Amiel Tenenbaum | ... | production manager |
Sound Department
| David Datil | ... | boom operator |
| Bertrand Faure | ... | sound mixer / sound |
| Jonathan Helfand | ... | foley artist |
| Julien Leydier | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Rémi Mazet | ... | sound mixer |
| Willy Saint-Maximin | ... | boom operator |
Visual Effects by
| Regis Bauche | ... | visual effects: opening sequence |
| Philippe Letty | ... | visual effects: opening sequence |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Alexandre Bannanier | ... | second assistant camera |
| Jean-Claude Berthely | ... | gaffer |
| Mael Bonte | ... | swing trainee |
| Benjamín Echazarreta | ... | additional photography / camera operator |
| Raphael Lapin | ... | second assistant camera |
| Rémi Mazet | ... | additional photography |
| Haniel Occo | ... | assistant camera |
| Fred Rose | ... | key grip |
Music Department
| Ogust Mr. Blues Band | ... | orchestrator |
Script and Continuity Department
| Laurance Rugard | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Stephane Abenaqui | ... | making-of documentary |
| Eilimie Anani | ... | web site designer |
| Nihal Ataman | ... | marketing: distribution & affiliate relations |
| Cedric L. Beasley | ... | marketing and distribution head / sales and distribution head |
| Marc Boye | ... | assistant director |
| Michelle Materre | ... | distribution consultant |
| Alix Smam | ... | assistant director |
Thanks
| Nihal Ataman | ... | special thanks |
| Paul B. Gennaro | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
- Tu Vas Voir Productions
- Aztec Musique
- OverEasy Productions
- France Télévisions (co-production)
- Canal Plus Overseas (co-production)
- Région Guadeloupe (support)
- Morgane Production
Distributors
- Autonomous Entertainment (2014) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Creatively Speaking (2014) (United States) (theatrical)
- Prescreen (2014) (World-wide) (video) (VOD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Autonomous Entertainment (marketing and distribution services)
- Materre Media Consulting (marketing strategist)
- bGennaro (marketing strategist)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A single mother in Paris, Bernadette tried hard to give her daughters everything. She is thrilled when her eldest, Elza, the first college graduate in the family, completes her master's degree. However, Elza breaks her mother's heart by running away to their native Guadeloupe in search of a distant childhood memory: the father she barely remembers. This feature debut by writer/director Mariette Monpierre offers an unusual insider's view of lush island culture as she captures the passion and contradictions of this family. Written by Mariette Monpierre |
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| Taglines | When a dream becomes an obsession. See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $900,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The first narrative film by a Guadeloupean female director. See more » |