Louise (Take 2)
Originally released in 1999. Louise (Take 2) is a drama film. directed by Siegfried.
Starring Élodie Bouchez, Roschdy Zem, and Gérald Thomassin
Synopsis
The central role of Louise is portrayed by Elodie Bouchez, who won a 1998 Cannes "Best Actress" award for The Dreamlife of Angels. When Louise has an encounter with homeless Remi (Roschdy Zem), they have a magnetic attraction, but she is already attached to illiterate shoplifter and pickpocket punk Yaya (Gerald Thomassin). Although allied with Yaya in petty crimes, Louise lives with her widowed father (Lou Castel), a devoted writer of fiction. After a Metro bum (Bruce Myers) tells her of his desire to see his young son, she plucks the kid, Gaby (Antoine de Merle), right out of school, making him the newest rookie recruited into their subway gang. Shoplifting in a department store, the young toughs escape the store's security guards by hiding in the ballet rehearsal rooms of the nearby opera. But does Louise really belong with the subway toughs, or is she just pretending? When she's arrested, Louise is forced to reexamine her lifestyle.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 20, 1999
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Initial Productions
- StudioCanal
- Ciné Valse
- Rezo Productions
- Playtime
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Louise (Take 2) about?
The central role of Louise is portrayed by Elodie Bouchez, who won a 1998 Cannes "Best Actress" award for The Dreamlife of Angels. When Louise has an encounter with homeless Remi (Roschdy Zem), the...
Who directed Louise (Take 2)?
Louise (Take 2) was directed by Siegfried.
How long is Louise (Take 2)?
Louise (Take 2) has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was Louise (Take 2) released?
Louise (Take 2) was released on January 20, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Louise (Take 2)?
The main cast of Louise (Take 2) includes Élodie Bouchez, Roschdy Zem, Gérald Thomassin, Antoine du Merle, Bruce Myers.