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From Behind

April 28, 1999 1h 42m 5.0/10 (28 votes)

Originally released in 1999. From Behind is a comedy film. directed by Valérie Lemercier.

Starring Valérie Lemercier, Claude Rich, and Dieudonné

Synopsis

Frédérique's mother has died recently leaving her the family stud farm. She's never met her father, doesn't even know his name. But she finds it on the back of an old photo. She sets off for Paris. She stays with her gay dancer pal Marc. Marc and friends decide to go to their favourite gay bar... but it's men only. So Frédérique becomes Frédéric, an effeminate gay boy... Frédérique follows her father. Pierre Arroux is an art curator - and gay. She introduces herself to him, but as Frédéric. So while Frédéric is quite an awkward young man and an embarrassment to his father, Frédérique is secretly meeting with her old boyfriend now living in Paris..

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 28, 1999 26 years ago
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Runtime 1h 42m 102 minutes total
User Rating 5.0/10 Mixed (28 votes)
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Language French Original language
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Country France Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is From Behind about?

Frédérique's mother has died recently leaving her the family stud farm. She's never met her father, doesn't even know his name. But she finds it on the back of an old photo. She sets off for Pari...

Who directed From Behind?

From Behind was directed by Valérie Lemercier.

How long is From Behind?

From Behind has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).

When was From Behind released?

From Behind was released on April 28, 1999 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in From Behind?

The main cast of From Behind includes Valérie Lemercier, Claude Rich, Dieudonné, Marthe Keller, Patrick Catalifo.