Life and Nothing But 1989
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 135 minutes
- Director
- Bertrand Tavernier
- Networks
- Hachette Première, AB Films, Little Bear
- Where to Stream
- Hoopla
What is Life and Nothing But?
Topic: Film "Life and Nothing But" (1989). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1989
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 135 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 6, 1989
- Original language
- FR
- Origin
- France
- Studios
- Hachette Première, AB Films, Little Bear
- Genres
- War, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.2/10 from 92 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~135 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Hachette Première, AB Films, Little Bear
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Title: Life and Nothing But (French: La vie et rien d'autre).
Year: 1989.
Director: Bertrand Tavernier.
Source material: Inspired by the novel The General of the Dead Army by Albanian writer Ismail Kadare.
Genre: War and Drama.
Runtime: 2h 15m.
US Release Date: 10/02/1989.
Plot: In 1920, Major Dellaplane, a man of honor and ethics, searches for missing French soldiers. He meets Madame Irène de Courtil, a politically connected Parisian, and their paths cross.
Cast: Philippe Noiret, Sabine Azéma, Pascale Vignal, Maurice Barrier.
Theme/Description: Intense character study of men and women driven by an overpowering obsession with the past.
Drafting sentence 1 (No spoilers): Life and Nothing But is a 1989
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“A gripping exploration of war and drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Life and Nothing But worth watching?
Life and Nothing But holds a community rating of 7.2/10 based on 92 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging War, Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Life and Nothing But and when was it released?
Life and Nothing But is a feature film with a runtime of 135 minutes. It was released in 1989. Release status: Released.
Who directed Life and Nothing But?
Life and Nothing But was directed by Bertrand Tavernier.
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