La Patinoire
Originally released in 1998. La Patinoire is a comedy film. directed by Jean-Philippe Toussaint. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tom Novembre, Mireille Perrier, and Marie-France Pisier
Synopsis
La Patinoire is about a film director who is shooting a highly symbolic film called 'Dolores' at an ice rink. He has hired a Lithuanian ice hockey team with which he is having enormous communication problems. His actors all have inflated egos, his film crew is made up of fools, and there is a politician on his back. But he must finish the film, no matter what, in time for the Venice Film Festival.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 1, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Belgium
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Director
Top Cast
Tom Novembre
as Director
Mireille Perrier
as Assistant
Marie-France Pisier
as Producer
Jean-Pierre Cassel
as Ice Rink's Manager
Bruce Campbell
as Actor
Dolores Chaplin
as Actress
Gilbert Melki
as Stand in of the Actress
Dominique Deruddere
as Cinematographer
Jean-Loup Horwitz
as The Sound Engineer
Éva Ionesco
as The Editor
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Patinoire about?
La Patinoire is about a film director who is shooting a highly symbolic film called 'Dolores' at an ice rink. He has hired a Lithuanian ice hockey team with which he is having enormous communicatio...
Who directed La Patinoire?
La Patinoire was directed by Jean-Philippe Toussaint.
How long is La Patinoire?
La Patinoire has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was La Patinoire released?
La Patinoire was released on November 1, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in La Patinoire?
The main cast of La Patinoire includes Tom Novembre, Mireille Perrier, Marie-France Pisier, Jean-Pierre Cassel, Bruce Campbell.