A Saturday on Earth movie poster

A Saturday on Earth

August 28, 1996 1h 35m 5.8/10 (4 votes)

Originally released in 1996. A Saturday on Earth is a comedy/drama film. directed by Diane Bertrand.

Starring Elsa Zylberstein, Éric Caravaca, and Johan Leysen

Synopsis

A series of seemingly unconnected events and 50 important speaking parts make this film a jigsaw puzzle to be solved by the viewer. Martin and Claire were separated in childhood, and are brought together by a series of coincidences. A tragic car crash is central to the story, but seemingly unimportant events can hold great significance. Through a montage of different film stock and techniques director Diane Bertrand creates pieces of a puzzle, from which the viewer has to piece together a story. That's the premise of the film, and it is solvable. You just have to work a bit...

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 28, 1996 29 years ago
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Runtime 1h 35m 95 minutes total
User Rating 5.8/10 Mixed (4 votes)
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Language French Original language
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Country France Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • Fondation GAN pour le Cinéma
  • Lumière
  • Ima Films
  • MP Productions
  • La Sept Cinéma
  • Studio Images 2
  • Cofimage 7
  • CNC
  • Canal+

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Saturday on Earth about?

A series of seemingly unconnected events and 50 important speaking parts make this film a jigsaw puzzle to be solved by the viewer. Martin and Claire were separated in childhood, and are brought to...

Who directed A Saturday on Earth?

A Saturday on Earth was directed by Diane Bertrand.

How long is A Saturday on Earth?

A Saturday on Earth has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).

When was A Saturday on Earth released?

A Saturday on Earth was released on August 28, 1996 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in A Saturday on Earth?

The main cast of A Saturday on Earth includes Elsa Zylberstein, Éric Caravaca, Johan Leysen, Kent, Dominique Pinon.