Smoking / No Smoking
Originally released in 1993. Smoking / No Smoking is a drama/comedy film. directed by Alain Resnais. With a runtime of 4h 58m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Sabine Azéma, Pierre Arditi, and Peter Hudson
Synopsis
"Smoking" and "No Smoking" are two segments of the film which are based on closely connected plays. The original plays covered eight separate stories, which have been pared down to three each for these movies. At a certain point in the story of each segment, the five female characters (all played by Sabine Azema) and the four male characters (all played by Pierre Arditi) have their lives skillfully recapped in terms of "what might have happened" if they had made or failed to make certain choices. For example, "No Smoking" focuses chiefly on the relationship between the mild-mannered Miles Coombes and his infinitely more aggressive and ambitious wife, Rowena.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 15, 1993
32 years ago
Runtime
4h 58m
298 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (68 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
+ 2 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Arena Films
- Caméra One
- France 2 Cinéma
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Smoking / No Smoking about?
"Smoking" and "No Smoking" are two segments of the film which are based on closely connected plays. The original plays covered eight separate stories, which have been pared down to three each for t...
Who directed Smoking / No Smoking?
Smoking / No Smoking was directed by Alain Resnais.
How long is Smoking / No Smoking?
Smoking / No Smoking has a runtime of 4 hours and 58 minutes (298 minutes total).
When was Smoking / No Smoking released?
Smoking / No Smoking was released on December 15, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Smoking / No Smoking?
The main cast of Smoking / No Smoking includes Sabine Azéma, Pierre Arditi, Peter Hudson.