France / Spain / Italy,
1996, 116 min
Directed by:
Gilles MimouniScreenplay:
Gilles MimouniCinematography:
Thierry ArbogastCast:
Romane Bohringer, Vincent Cassel, Jean-Philippe Écoffey, Monica Bellucci, Sandrine Kiberlain, Paul Pavel, Edouard Baer, Eva Ionesco, Bruno Ricci (more)Plots(1)
Max Mayer (Vincent Cassel, Black Swan) is a successful young man who leaves his worldly achievements behind to follow his heart. After hearing his lost love Lisa's (Monica Bellucci, Irreversible) distinctive voice speaking in the phone booth next door he is compelled to be reunited. Haunted by a missed opportunity and mesmerised by the past, Max abandons his plans, lies to his fiancée and sets off on a mysterious journey to find Lisa. (Umbrella Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1998 - Best Film not in the English Language
British Independent Film Awards (BIFA)
- 1998 - Best Foreign Independent - Foreign Language
César Awards
- 1997 - Monica Bellucci (Most Promising Actress)
- 1997 - Gilles Mimouni (Best First Film)