Mille Bornes


1h 42m 1999

Brief Synopsis

Four friends are traveling to visit old friend Romain in hospital, but on arrival discover he has died. His father shows them a video Romain made, in which he gave his last request: to be burned in a funeral pyre on a beach in Italy. They decide to honor this request, and against the objections of h

Film Details

Also Known As
Milestones
Genre
Comedy
Drama
Release Date
1999
Production Company
Gaumont; M6 Films; StudioCanal
Distribution Company
Gbvi

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 42m

Synopsis

Four friends are traveling to visit old friend Romain in hospital, but on arrival discover he has died. His father shows them a video Romain made, in which he gave his last request: to be burned in a funeral pyre on a beach in Italy. They decide to honor this request, and against the objections of his sister Nina, they steal the body from the hospital and take off for Italy. Nina comes along, and together they embark on this final journey for their friend.

Film Details

Also Known As
Milestones
Genre
Comedy
Drama
Release Date
1999
Production Company
Gaumont; M6 Films; StudioCanal
Distribution Company
Gbvi

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 42m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States April 1999

Released in United States May 1999

Shown at Cannes Film Festival (market) May 12-23, 1999.

Shown at Paris Film Festival (in competition) April 6-13, 1999.

Feature directorial debut for actor Alain Beigel.

Released in United States April 1999 (Shown at Paris Film Festival (in competition) April 6-13, 1999.)

Released in United States May 1999 (Shown at Cannes Film Festival (market) May 12-23, 1999.)