Being 17
"Adolescence is the only time when you learn something at all"
Originally released in 2016. Being 17 is a drama film. directed by André Téchiné.
Starring Sandrine Kiberlain, Kacey Mottet Klein, and Corentin Fila
Synopsis
Damien lives with his mother Marianne, a doctor, while his father, a pilot, is on a tour of duty abroad with the French military. At school, Damien is bullied by Thomas, who lives in the farming community up in the mountains. The boys find themselves living together when Marianne invites Thomas to come and stay with them while his mother is ill in hospital. Damien must learn to live with the boy who terrorized him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 27, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (372 votes)
Box Office
$2M
Worldwide gross
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Sandrine Kiberlain
as Dr. Marianne Delille
Kacey Mottet Klein
as Damien Delille
Corentin Fila
as Thomas Chardoul
Alexis Loret
as Nathan Delille
Jean Fornerod
as Jacques Chardoul
Mama Prassinos
as Christine Chardoul
Jean Corso
as Paulo
Rémi Garcia
as Le proviseur
Maïté Arraiza
as La prof de français
Françoise Gaillard
as La prof de maths
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Revenue
- $2,000,000
Production Companies
- Wild Bunch
- Fidélité Films
- France 2 Cinéma
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Being 17 about?
Damien lives with his mother Marianne, a doctor, while his father, a pilot, is on a tour of duty abroad with the French military. At school, Damien is bullied by Thomas, who lives in the farming co...
Who directed Being 17?
Being 17 was directed by André Téchiné.
How long is Being 17?
Being 17 has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was Being 17 released?
Being 17 was released on February 27, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Being 17?
The main cast of Being 17 includes Sandrine Kiberlain, Kacey Mottet Klein, Corentin Fila, Alexis Loret, Jean Fornerod.
Is Being 17 worth watching?
Being 17 has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 372 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.