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War of the Buttons

Original title: La guerre des boutons
  • 2011
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 49m
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6.4/10
2.1K
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War of the Buttons (2011)
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Set in the south of France in the 1960s against the backdrop of the Algerian War, a gang of young boys, led by the intrepid Lebrac, are at war with the kids of the neighbouring township, the... Read allSet in the south of France in the 1960s against the backdrop of the Algerian War, a gang of young boys, led by the intrepid Lebrac, are at war with the kids of the neighbouring township, their sworn enemies.Set in the south of France in the 1960s against the backdrop of the Algerian War, a gang of young boys, led by the intrepid Lebrac, are at war with the kids of the neighbouring township, their sworn enemies.

  • Director
    • Yann Samuell
  • Writers
    • Louis Pergaud
    • Yann Samuell
  • Stars
    • Eric Elmosnino
    • Mathilde Seigner
    • Fred Testot
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    2.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Yann Samuell
    • Writers
      • Louis Pergaud
      • Yann Samuell
    • Stars
      • Eric Elmosnino
      • Mathilde Seigner
      • Fred Testot
    • 5User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
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    Eric Elmosnino
    Eric Elmosnino
    • Maître Merlin
    Mathilde Seigner
    Mathilde Seigner
    • La mère de Lebrac
    Fred Testot
    Fred Testot
    • Le père Simon
    Alain Chabat
    Alain Chabat
    • Maître Labru
    Vincent Bres
    • William Lebrac
    Salomé Lemire
    • Lanterne
    Théo Bertrand
    • L'Aztec
    Tristan Vichard
    • Tigibus
    Tom Terrail
    • Grandgibus
    Louis Lefèbvre
    • Camus
    Victor Le Blond
    • Bacaillé
    Arthur Garnier
    • Lacrique
    June Maître
    • Octavie
    Paloma Lebeaut
    • La petite soeur de Lebrac
    Théo Fernandez
    Théo Fernandez
    • Papier mâché
    Antonio Tavarez
    • Migue la lune
    Matéo Faye
    • Le verlan prisonnier
    Christian Hecq
    Christian Hecq
    • Zéphirin
    • (as Christian Hecq de la Comédie Française)
    • Director
      • Yann Samuell
    • Writers
      • Louis Pergaud
      • Yann Samuell
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    • Trivia
      Yann Samuell's treatment was pitched at Cannes in May 2010, generating an enormous amount of enthusiasm. Other projects bearing the same title surfaced in October of the same year.
    • Goofs
      When Lanterne leads the group through the village, a satellite dish is clearly visible on a roof behind the well in the village center.
    • Crazy credits
      A series of blackboard-style animations depicting 'la guerre des boutons' appears during the credits.
    • Connections
      Features The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)
    • Soundtracks
      Jenny Jenny
      Written by Little Richard (as R. Penniman) and Enotris Johnson (as E.Johnson)

      Performed by Little Richard

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    8/10
    Favorite character: Lebrac.
    So cute <3. I was moved at the end of this film. I found very interesting the approach of rival villages groups. This rivalry is a thing that still happens today but unfortunately no longer in the innocent way of this film and it made me feel nostalgic for a time I've never lived. I don't know why but sometimes this movie reminded me of Tom Sawyer cartoons (I really love Tom Sawyer <3). Vincent Bres is such a young talented actor.
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    • Release date
      • September 14, 2011 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • France
    • Language
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Війна ґудзиків
    • Filming locations
      • France
    • Production companies
      • One World Films
      • TF1 Droits Audiovisuels
      • TF1 Films Production
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $12,326,773
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 49 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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