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:

older man younger man relationship | erect penis | female explicit nudity | male explicit nudity | erection | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Certificate:

Unrated

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

Other Stars
Written by Erik William Johnson
Performed by Wooden Shjips
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(p) 2013 Thrill Jockey Records
With the authorization of Schubert Music Publishing France, Thrill Jockey Records and Bank Robber Music

User Reviews

Waiting for Inspiration

Seen at the Viennale 2016: A guy loses his creativity and drifts loose through his best years. But to be honest, we do not know whether this guy was creative in the first place. We can only assume that, because it might be logical. Maybe the whole movie is just some sort of insider-joke for filmmakers. I liked the sexual freedom of this movie, but could not follow the story itself. Many actions of the main guy seemed to happen out of nothing, without the wish of doing something with aim. Without any hint, why the guy is doing what he is doing I (and my brain) was benumbed. Maybe the script writer and the director of that movie had the same problem as the guy. No aim for the movie, no direction. Such is life. Sometimes.

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