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Golden Years

Golden Years

20175.51h 43m

Overview

The true story of a French WW1 deserter who, with the support of his wife, spends a decade in disguise as a woman.

Directed by André Téchiné
Written by André Téchiné, Cédric Anger, Fabrice Virgili
Produced by Michèle Pétin, Laurent Pétin
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Top Cast

Céline Sallette

Céline Sallette

Louise Grappe

Pierre Deladonchamps

Pierre Deladonchamps

Paul Grappe / Suzanne

Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet

Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet

Charles de Lauzin

Michel Fau

Michel Fau

Samuel

Clotilde Le Roy

Clotilde Le Roy

Arlette

Nicolas de Lavergne

Nicolas de Lavergne

The doctor

Virginie Pradal

Virginie Pradal

The grandmother

Clara Eon

Clara Eon

Odette

Xavier Robic

Xavier Robic

Mutilated soldier

Mama Prassinos

Mama Prassinos

Valentine / Louise's friend

Themes & Keywords

sexual identitybased on novel or bookworld war itransvestitecabaretbased on true storyflashbackprostitutionsoldierdisguiselgbtman disguised as womanwardeserter

About Golden Years

Golden Years is a drama, war film released in 2017 exploring themes of sexual identity, based on novel or book, world war i, transvestite, cabaret, based on true story. Directed by André Téchiné, it stars Céline Sallette, Pierre Deladonchamps, Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet. The true story of a French WW1 deserter who, with the support of his wife, spends a decade in disguise as a woman.

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