| Director : François DupeyronActors : Éric Caravaca, Denis Podalydès, Grégori Dérangère, Sabine Azéma, André Dussollier, Isabelle Renauld, Géraldine Pailhas, Jean-Michel Portal, Guy Tréjean, Xavier de Guillebon , Catherine Arditi, Paul Le Person, François Delaive, Élise Tielrooy, Agathe Dronne, Claudine Delvaux, Monick LepeuFeature film, Fiction Production language : French Nationality : 100% French (France) French release : 9/26/01 Runtime : 2h 15mn Current status : Released Official website : www.arpselection.comAssociate production company : ARP SélectionCo-production : France 2 CinémaFrench distribution : ARP SélectionFilm export/Foreign Sales : Mercure Distribution Synopsis In the first days of August 1914, a young and attractive lieutenant of the Engineers named Adrien leaves on horseback on a reconnaissance mission. He’s hit by shellfire, and although alive, is left disfigured. His once pretty face is now pulp.
He’ll spend the war in the officers’ quarters at the Val de Grâce military hospital. A room without mirrors, where each man sees himself reflected in the gaze of those around him. Five timeless years, striking up lifelong friendships. Five years to prepare for the future, for life. Festival selections Awards | |
