La Gradiva movie poster

La Gradiva

La Gradiva is a drama/comedy film. directed by Marine Atlan.

Starring Antonia Buresi and Julie Sokolowski

Synopsis

A small group of French high school students goes on a school trip to Pompeii to discover its ruins and the bodies petrified by Vesuvius in 79 CE. It is in this ghost town that they are suddenly overcome by a dizzying sensation. One after another, James, Toni, Suzanne, and their Latin teacher, Mme Mercier, allow themselves to be engulfed by desire, anger, and despair—until they surrender to it completely and lose everything.

Quick Facts

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Language French Original language
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Country France + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Post Production
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • Les Films du Poisson
  • BiBi Film
  • ARTE France Cinéma

Frequently Asked Questions

What is La Gradiva about?

A small group of French high school students goes on a school trip to Pompeii to discover its ruins and the bodies petrified by Vesuvius in 79 CE. It is in this ghost town that they are suddenly ov...

Who directed La Gradiva?

La Gradiva was directed by Marine Atlan.

Who are the main actors in La Gradiva?

The main cast of La Gradiva includes Antonia Buresi, Julie Sokolowski.