His Name Was Vian
Originally released in 2011. His Name Was Vian is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Philippe Le Guay.
Starring Laurent Lucas, Julie Gayet, and Bernard Le Coq
Synopsis
In a cinema, the day of the premiere of J'irai cracher sur vos tombes (adapted from his novel), Boris Vian has a heart attack. During his discomfort, he relives the major stages of his life: the meeting with Raymond Queneau, the nights of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the scandal of J'irai cracher sur vos tombes, his love stories with Michelle Léglise then Ursula Kubler or his relationship with Jean-Paul Sartre. Through his memories, Boris Vian relives all his “parallel lives”.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 9, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Laurent Lucas
as Boris Vian
Julie Gayet
as Michelle Vian
Bernard Le Coq
as Raymond Queneau
Anna-Lena Strasse
as Ursuna Kebler-Vian
Arnaud Simon
as Le major
Didier Flamand
as Jean Paulhan
Didier Vinson
as Jean d'Halluin
Jean-Pascal Abribat
as Claude Léon
Alain Libolt
as Jean-Paul Sartre
Bernard Verley
as Gaston Gallimard
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Mercredi Films
- France 2
- TV5 Monde
Frequently Asked Questions
What is His Name Was Vian about?
In a cinema, the day of the premiere of J'irai cracher sur vos tombes (adapted from his novel), Boris Vian has a heart attack. During his discomfort, he relives the major stages of his life: the me...
Who directed His Name Was Vian?
His Name Was Vian was directed by Philippe Le Guay.
How long is His Name Was Vian?
His Name Was Vian has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was His Name Was Vian released?
His Name Was Vian was released on February 9, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in His Name Was Vian?
The main cast of His Name Was Vian includes Laurent Lucas, Julie Gayet, Bernard Le Coq, Anna-Lena Strasse, Arnaud Simon.