France,
1995, 118 min
Directed by:
Xavier BeauvoisCinematography:
Caroline ChampetierComposer:
John CaleCast:
Xavier Beauvois, Chiara Mastroianni, Roschdy Zem, Bulle Ogier, Jean-Louis Richard, Jean Douchet, Pascal Bonitzer, Cédric Kahn, Patrick Chauvel (more)Plots(1)
Benoît has planned out his life. Unfortunately he has forgotten his military duty, and after he is called he tries everything he can to get out of it. He goes to a psychiatrist who gives him medicine for depression. When this doesn’t work out he tries suicide. But then the story takes a turn for the worse when he is told by a military doctor that he is HIV positive. Benoît finds refuge in the drug scene. (Morelia International Film Festival)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Cannes Film Festival
- 1995 - Xavier Beauvois (Jury Prize)
- 1995 - Xavier Beauvois (Golden Palm - Official Competition)