A Violent Desire for Joy(2018)
Un violent désir de bonheur
A Violent Desire for Joy Synopsis
Region of Occitania, France, 1792. As the storm of revolution devastates the country, young monk Gabriel and his companions live peacefully in the Franciscan monastery of Saorge, near the Italian border. But everything changes with the arrival of the beautiful Marianne and a military detachment.
A Violent Desire for Joy (2018) is a drama and history film directed by Clément Schneider, released on December 26, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars Quentin Dolmaire, Grace Seri, Franc Bruneau and Vincent Maël Cardona. Viewers rate it 4.1 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Clément Schneider
- Writers:
- Clément Schneider, Chloé Chevalier
- Producers:
- Clément Schneider, Alice Bégon
- Cinematographer:
- Manuel Bolaños
- Composer:
- Joaquim Pavy
- Production:
- Les Films d'Argile
- Status:
- Released
A Violent Desire for Joy (2018) Trailer
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A Violent Desire for Joy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Quentin Dolmaire
as Gabriel / François
Grace Seri
as Marianne
Franc Bruneau
as A Peddler
- Vincent Maël Cardona
Vincent Maël Cardona
as The Captain
Francis Leplay
as The Abbot
- Étienne Durot
Étienne Durot
as Bertrand
Ilias Le Doré
as Julien
- Guillaume Compiano
Guillaume Compiano
as Georges
- Thomas Debat
Thomas Debat
as Guilhèm
- Macha Dussart
Macha Dussart
as Guilhèm's Mother
- Joseph Minster
Joseph Minster
as Monk #1
- Henri Marty
Henri Marty
as Monk #2
Key crew
Directed by Clément Schneider, written by Clément Schneider and Chloé Chevalier, produced by Clément Schneider and Alice Bégon.
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A Violent Desire for Joy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.1/10 from 7 ratings.
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A Violent Desire for Joy – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in A Violent Desire for Joy?
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The main cast of A Violent Desire for Joy (2018) includes Quentin Dolmaire, Grace Seri, Franc Bruneau, Vincent Maël Cardona and Francis Leplay. The film was directed by Clément Schneider. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Violent Desire for Joy released?
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A Violent Desire for Joy was released on December 26, 2018 and runs for 1h 15m.
Is A Violent Desire for Joy worth watching?
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A Violent Desire for Joy (2018) holds an average rating of 4.1 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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