The Old Man Who Read Love Stories


1h 51m 2001

Brief Synopsis

The peaceful life of a reclusive man, living in South America on the edge of the Amazon jungle, is shaken when he must battle a grief-stricken jaguar, whose cubs have been killed by poachers.

Film Details

Also Known As
Le Vieux qui lisait des romans d'amour, Old Man Who Read Love Stories, Vieux qui lisait des romans d'amour, Le
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Fantasy
Release Date
2001
Production Company
Dda Public Relations; Eurimages; Pandora Films; Paradis Films
Distribution Company
A-Film Distribution; Araba; Fandango; OcTan Films; Pandora Films; Pandora Films
Location
French Guiana

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 51m

Synopsis

The peaceful life of a reclusive man, living in South America on the edge of the Amazon jungle, is shaken when he must battle a grief-stricken jaguar, whose cubs have been killed by poachers.

Film Details

Also Known As
Le Vieux qui lisait des romans d'amour, Old Man Who Read Love Stories, Vieux qui lisait des romans d'amour, Le
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Fantasy
Release Date
2001
Production Company
Dda Public Relations; Eurimages; Pandora Films; Paradis Films
Distribution Company
A-Film Distribution; Araba; Fandango; OcTan Films; Pandora Films; Pandora Films
Location
French Guiana

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 51m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 2001

Shown at Brisbane International Film Festival July 26 - August 5, 2001.

Shown at Melbourne International Film Festival July 18 - August 5, 2001.

Luis Sepulveda's book, "The Old Man Who Read Love Novels," was first published in 1994.

Completed shooting December 11, 1999.

Began shooting October 11, 1999.

Released in United States 2001 (Shown at Brisbane International Film Festival July 26 - August 5, 2001.)

Released in United States 2001 (Shown at Melbourne International Film Festival July 18 - August 5, 2001.)