L'ennui(1998)
An Obsession Out of Control
L'ennui Synopsis
A philosophy teacher restless with the need to do something with his life meets a young woman suspected of driving an artist to his death. He finds the very simple Cecilia irritating but develops a sexual rapport with her. Obsessed with the need to own and tormented by her inability to respond to him, he becomes increasingly violent in a quest he can't name - a quest that slowly begins to undermine his certainties.
L'ennui (1998) is a drama and romance film directed by Cédric Kahn, released on November 14, 1998 with a runtime of 2h 2m. It stars Charles Berling, Sophie Guillemin, Arielle Dombasle and Robert Kramer. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 56 ratings.
- Director:
- Cédric Kahn
- Writers:
- Cédric Kahn, Alberto Moravia, Laurence Ferreira Barbosa
- Producers:
- Paulo Branco
- Cinematographer:
- Pascal Marti
- Production:
- Gemini Films, Ima Films, Madragoa Filmes, CNC, Canal+
- Status:
- Released
L'ennui Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charles Berling
as Martin
Sophie Guillemin
as Cécilia
Arielle Dombasle
as Sophie
Robert Kramer
as Meyers
- Alice Grey
Alice Grey
as Cécilia's Mother
Maurice Antoni
as Cécilia's Father
- Tom Ouedraogo
Tom Ouedraogo
as Momo
- Patrick Arrachequesne
Patrick Arrachequesne
as Doctor
Serge Bozon
as Philosophy Student
Anne-Sophie Morillon
as Agnès
Nathalie Besançon
as L'infirmière
- Antoine Beau
Antoine Beau
as Pierre
Key crew
Directed by Cédric Kahn, written by Cédric Kahn, Alberto Moravia and Laurence Ferreira Barbosa, produced by Paulo Branco.
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L'ennui Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 56 ratings.
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L'ennui – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch L'ennui online?
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L'ennui (1998) is currently available to rent or buy from Canal VOD and Sooner. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in L'ennui?
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The main cast of L'ennui (1998) includes Charles Berling, Sophie Guillemin, Arielle Dombasle, Robert Kramer and Alice Grey. The film was directed by Cédric Kahn. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was L'ennui released?
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L'ennui was released on November 14, 1998 and runs for 2h 2m.
Is L'ennui worth watching?
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L'ennui (1998) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 56 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.