

Desire
2011-10-06 · 103 min · ★ 6.3
In a social context deteriorated by a countrywide economic crisis, the life of several people will be turned upside down after they meet Cécile, a character who symbolizes desire.
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Production details
- Directors
- Laurent Bouhnik
- Production companies
- Acajou Films, Rebel Rebel, Birka Holding
- Countries
- France
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 1,344,000
Top Cast
Déborah RévyCécile
Hélène ZimmerAlice
Gowan DidiMatt
Johnny AmaroChance
Johan LibéreauManu
Jean-François GallotteAlice's Father
Brice FournierMaurice
Christelle BenoitVirginie
Patrick HauthierYves
Léticia BellicciniSonia
Fabien AraAlex
Aurélia ArtoAlizée
Yassine AzzouzDjamel
Aurélie DujarrierMayor's WifeTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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