Family Life(1985)
La Vie de famille
Childhood lasts a lifetime
Family Life Synopsis
Every Saturday, to the great despair of his wife, Emmanuel finds his daughter Elise, fruit of a first union. A demanding and excessive father in his passions, he went to lay a loving trap for Elise.
Family Life (1985) is a comedy and drama film directed by Jacques Doillon, released on February 13, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Sami Frey, Mara Goyet, Juliet Berto and Juliette Binoche. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Jacques Doillon
- Writers:
- Jacques Doillon, Jean-François Goyet
- Producers:
- Jean-François Lepetit, Charles Brabant
- Cinematographer:
- Michel Carré
- Production:
- SFP, TF1 Films Production, Flach Film
- Status:
- Released
Family Life Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sami Frey
as Emmanuel
- Mara Goyet
Mara Goyet
as Elise
Juliet Berto
as Mara
Juliette Binoche
as Natacha
Aïna Walle
as Lili
- Catherine Gandois
Catherine Gandois
as Femme au cognac
Simon de La Brosse
as Cédric
Henriette Palazzi
as La voisine
Key crew
Directed by Jacques Doillon, written by Jacques Doillon and Jean-François Goyet, produced by Jean-François Lepetit and Charles Brabant.
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Family Life Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 9 ratings.
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Family Life – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Family Life online?
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Who stars in Family Life?
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The main cast of Family Life (1985) includes Sami Frey, Mara Goyet, Juliet Berto, Juliette Binoche and Aïna Walle. The film was directed by Jacques Doillon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Family Life released?
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Family Life was released on February 13, 1985 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Family Life worth watching?
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Family Life (1985) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.