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The Crisis

The Crisis

19926.91h 35m

Overview

Victor is a legal advisor who finds himself abandoned by his wife and fired the same day. He tries to seek comfort from different friends and family members, but everyone he meets is concerned with their own problems. His morale begins to falter when he realizes that no one cares about him.

Directed by Coline Serreau
Written by Coline Serreau
Produced by Alain Sarde
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Top Cast

Vincent Lindon

Vincent Lindon

Victor Barelle

Patrick Timsit

Patrick Timsit

Michou

Zabou Breitman

Zabou Breitman

Isa Barelle

Maria Pacôme

Maria Pacôme

Mme Barelle

Yves Robert

Yves Robert

M. Barelle

Annick Alane

Annick Alane

Mamie

Gilles Privat

Gilles Privat

Laurent

Michèle Laroque

Michèle Laroque

Martine

Christian Benedetti

Christian Benedetti

Paul

Nanou Garcia

Nanou Garcia

Sophie

Themes & Keywords

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About The Crisis

The Crisis is a comedy, drama film released in 1992 exploring themes of work, woman director, dramedy. Directed by Coline Serreau, it stars Vincent Lindon, Patrick Timsit, Zabou Breitman. Victor is a legal advisor who finds himself abandoned by his wife and fired the same day. He tries to seek comfort from different friends and family members, but everyone he meets is concerned with their own problems. His morale begins to falter when he realizes that no one cares about him.

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