Staying Vertical (2016)

A film maker has to raise a child by himself whilst looking for an inspiration for his new film.

Director:

Alain Guiraudie

Writer:

Alain Guiraudie (screenplay)

Stars:

Damien Bonnard, India Hair, Raphaël Thiéry

4 wins & 11 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Damien Bonnard	...	Léo
India Hair	...	Marie
Raphaël Thiéry	...	Jean-Louis (as Raphaël Thierry)
Christian Bouillette	...	Marcel
Basile Meilleurat	...	Yoan
Laure Calamy	...	Docteur Mirande
Sébastien Novac	...	Le producteur
Baptiste Roques	...	Lucas
Adrien Marsal	...	Enzo
Tangi Belbeoc'h	...	Le clochard
Jakez André
Mathieu Milella	...	Gendarme 1
Charles Bénéat
Mathieu Philibert	...	Gendarme 2
Klet Beyer

Storyline

Filmmaker Leo is searching for the wolf in the south of France. During a scouting excursion he is seduced by Marie, a free-spirited and dynamic shepherdess. Nine months later she gives birth to their child. Suffering from post-natal depression and with no faith in Leo, who comes and goes without warning, Marie abandons both of them. Leo finds himself alone, with a baby to care for.

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Plot Keywords:

female explicit nudity | screenwriter | farmer | homeless man | older man younger man relationship | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Certificate:

Unrated

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

Here We Go
Written by Joe Walsh (as Joseph Walsh)
Performed by Joe Walsh
© Songs Of Universal, Inc./Barn Storm Music, Inc.
(p) 1972 Geffen Records
With authorization of Universal Music Vision

User Reviews

Are we actually surrounded by wolves all the time, having to stay vertical?

This film has such a strong quirk to it's plot that's easy to put in opposition to quirks & troubles of your own life. And the very ending is when the entire film unwraps before your eyes again; then the quirky plot ceases to matter and the message is absorbed with such intensity that leaves one gasping. All this beside an almost constant visual stun.

Details

Country:

France

Language:

French

Release Date:

24 August 2016 (France)

Also Known As:

Staying Vertical

Filming Locations:

Brest, Finistère, France

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$4,240, 22 January 2017

Gross USA:

$12,158

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$456,271

Company Credits

Production Co:

Les Films du Worso, Arte France Cinéma, Canal+

Technical Specs

Runtime:

98 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1