Small World
Originally released in 2010. Small World is a drama film. directed by Bruno Chiche.
Starring Gérard Depardieu, Alexandra Maria Lara, and Niels Arestrup
Synopsis
Conrad Lang, a handyman in a rich family - he has been raised like a brother with Thomas, who has the same age -, accidentally puts fire to the big holiday house he keeps. He returns to the town he grew up in, to the family home, where Philippe, Thomas's son, and Simone are getting married. Conrad's frequent memory loss and behavioural problems rapidly reveal a neurological disease (Alzheimer's is suggested by doctor Cohen when he examens Elvira) which leads Elvira, Thomas's stepmother, to install Conrad in a guesthouse on the property, with the help of a nurse. When Conrad looses more and more his landmarks in present and past, memories of his youth come back to surface. They intrigue Simone, since these memories do not entirely fit together with the official family history...
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 16, 2010
15 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (35 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Top Cast
Gérard Depardieu
as Conrad Lang
Alexandra Maria Lara
as Simone Senn
Niels Arestrup
as Thomas Senn
Nathalie Baye
as Elisabeth Senn
Yannick Renier
as Philippe Senn
Françoise Fabian
as Elvira Senn
Féodor Atkine
as Scholler
Olivier Claverie
as Doctor Cohen
Pascale Arbillot
as Doctor Wirth
Sarah Stern
as Mom Anna
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- OCS
- Apidev 2010
- Profidev
- Chaocorp
- Studio 37
- Blueprint Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Small World about?
Conrad Lang, a handyman in a rich family - he has been raised like a brother with Thomas, who has the same age -, accidentally puts fire to the big holiday house he keeps. He returns to the town he...
Who directed Small World?
Small World was directed by Bruno Chiche.
How long is Small World?
Small World has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Small World released?
Small World was released on December 16, 2010 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Small World?
The main cast of Small World includes Gérard Depardieu, Alexandra Maria Lara, Niels Arestrup, Nathalie Baye, Yannick Renier.