Les Cachetonneurs


1h 31m 1999

Brief Synopsis

Roberto is a freelance musician who has been hired by an aristocrat to put together a band to play classical music at his New Year's party. He assembles a rag tag ensemble including very pregnant Therese, kleptomaniac Lionel and a mysterious clarinetist with a secret. As they rehearse in the chateau

Film Details

Also Known As
Cachetonneurs, Freelancers, Music Freelancers
Genre
Comedy
Drama
Release Date
1999
Production Company
Cine Classics; Faudel; StudioCanal; Waldteufel

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 31m

Synopsis

Roberto is a freelance musician who has been hired by an aristocrat to put together a band to play classical music at his New Year's party. He assembles a rag tag ensemble including very pregnant Therese, kleptomaniac Lionel and a mysterious clarinetist with a secret. As they rehearse in the chateau, the group learns more about each other and prepares for the big event.

Film Details

Also Known As
Cachetonneurs, Freelancers, Music Freelancers
Genre
Comedy
Drama
Release Date
1999
Production Company
Cine Classics; Faudel; StudioCanal; Waldteufel

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 31m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in France March 24, 1999

Released in United Kingdom December 24, 1999

Feature directorial debut for Denis Dercourt.

Shown at Avignon/New York Film Festival (in competition) in New York City (French Institute) April 16-22, 2001.

Shown at Chicago International Film Festival (New Visions) October 8-18, 1998.

35mm

color

Dolby SR

Released in France March 24, 1999

Released in United Kingdom December 24, 1999