La Position de l'escargot
Originally released in 1999. La Position de l'escargot is a comedy/drama film. directed by Michka Saäl.
Starring Mirella Tomassini, Victor Lanoux, and Pascale Montpetit
Synopsis
Tunisian-born Myriam, a Sephardic beauty, lives in Montreal. Théo, her grad-student boyfriend, breaks up with her, and she's desolate. She house-sits for a friend for several weeks: during that time, her father arrives looking for her after 20 years, Théo realizes he misses her, and she meets the quirky Lou, a poetry-spouting squatter who introduces himself by clipping a lock of her hair during a movie; he later breaks into her flat to chat with her. She's angry with her father, confused by Théo, and delighted with Lou, whose free spirit and undemanding attention inspire her. Working out her feelings about her father gives her to key to decide what to do next.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 31, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
Language
French
Original language
Country
Canada
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Position de l'escargot about?
Tunisian-born Myriam, a Sephardic beauty, lives in Montreal. Théo, her grad-student boyfriend, breaks up with her, and she's desolate. She house-sits for a friend for several weeks: during that ti...
Who directed La Position de l'escargot?
La Position de l'escargot was directed by Michka Saäl.
How long is La Position de l'escargot?
La Position de l'escargot has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was La Position de l'escargot released?
La Position de l'escargot was released on March 31, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in La Position de l'escargot?
The main cast of La Position de l'escargot includes Mirella Tomassini, Victor Lanoux, Pascale Montpetit, Dino Tavarone, Henri Chassé.