To Life (original title: À la vie) is a 2014 French drama film directed and co-written by Jean-Jacques Zilbermann. The film was presented in the Piazza Grande section at the 2014 Locarno International Film Festival. The film stars Julie Depardieu, Johanna ter Steege and Suzanne Clément.[2]
| To Life | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| French | À la vie |
| Directed by | Jean-Jacques Zilbermann |
| Written by | Danièle D'Antoni Jean-Jacques Zilbermann Odile Barski (collaboration) |
| Produced by | Denis Carot Marie Masmonteil |
| Starring | Julie Depardieu Johanna ter Steege Suzanne Clément |
| Cinematography | Rémy Chevrin |
| Edited by | Joële van Effenterre |
| Music by | Eric Slabiak |
Production companies | Elzévir Films France 3 Cinéma |
| Distributed by | Le Pacte |
Release dates |
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Running time | 104 minutes |
| Country | France |
| Language | French |
| Box office | $375,520[1] |
Plot
editThe film was inspired by the story of Irene Zilbermann, the director's mother, a Holocaust survivor, although the names are changed and particulars fictionalized.[3]
Three women who met in Auschwitz reconnect 15 years later during a seaside holiday in Berck-Plage.
Cast
edit- Julie Depardieu as Hélène
- Johanna ter Steege as Lili
- Suzanne Clément as Rose
- Hippolyte Girardot as Henri
- Mathias Mlekuz as Raymond
- Benjamin Wangermée as Pierre
Accolades
edit| Award | Category | Recipients and nominees | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumières Award | Best Cinematography | Rémy Chevrin | Won |
References
edit- ^ "À la vie (To Life)". Box Office Mojo.
- ^ Boyd van Hoeij (20 August 2014). "'To Life' ('A la vie'): Locarno Review". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ Peter Debruge (19 August 2014). "Film Review: 'To Life'". Variety. Retrieved 21 November 2016.
External links
edit- Official website (international)
- Official website (United States)
- To Life at IMDb
- Cineuropa
- UniFrance