Party of Fools(2024)
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Party of Fools Synopsis
Paris, 1894. Who is Fanni, who claims to be voluntarily locked up in a women-only mental institution? Searching for her mother among the multitude of so-called 'madwomen', Fanni discovers a community of modern heroines who defy her expectations, along with the unexpected friendship of fellow patients. The sumptuous and renowned 'Party of Fools' of the asylum is in preparation. Politicians, artists, and socialites will flock to it. It’s her last hope of escaping the closing trap.
Party of Fools (2024) is a drama, history and thriller film directed by Arnaud des Pallières, released on January 24, 2024 with a runtime of 2h 2m. It stars Mélanie Thierry, Carole Bouquet, Marina Foïs and Josiane Balasko. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 33 ratings.
- Director:
- Arnaud des Pallières
- Writers:
- Arnaud des Pallières, Christelle Berthevas
- Producers:
- Jonathan Blumental, Philippe Rousselet
- Production:
- Prélude, France 2 Cinéma, Elle Driver, Wild Bunch, Canal+, Ciné+, Région Normandie, Sacem, Région Hauts-de-France, Pictanovo, Cinémage 17, Cinéaxe 4, Cofimage 34, La Région Île-de-France
- Budget:
- $6,000,000
- Revenue:
- $703,176
- Status:
- Released
Party of Fools (2024) Trailer
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Party of Fools Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mélanie Thierry
as Fanni
Carole Bouquet
as Hersilie
Marina Foïs
as La Douane
Josiane Balasko
as Bobotte
Lucie Zhang
as Amanite
Yolande Moreau
as Camomille
Dominique Frot
as Emilie
Miss Ming
as Kenavo
- Agnès Berthon
Agnès Berthon
as Flavienne
Elina Löwensohn
as Esther
Solène Rigot
as Blanche
Key crew
Directed by Arnaud des Pallières, written by Arnaud des Pallières and Christelle Berthevas, produced by Jonathan Blumental and Philippe Rousselet.
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Party of Fools Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 33 ratings.
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Party of Fools – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Party of Fools online?
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Party of Fools (2024) is available to stream on Sooner and CineMember, and to rent or buy from Sooner. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Party of Fools?
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The main cast of Party of Fools (2024) includes Mélanie Thierry, Carole Bouquet, Marina Foïs, Josiane Balasko and Lucie Zhang. The film was directed by Arnaud des Pallières. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Party of Fools released?
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Party of Fools was released on January 24, 2024 and runs for 2h 2m.
Is Party of Fools worth watching?
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Party of Fools (2024) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 33 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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