Elle ne pleure pas, elle chante (2011)
Directed by Philippe de Pierpont

Drama
aka: She Is Not Crying, She Is Singing

Film Synopsis

Laura, a 30-something, lives on the outskirts of a large town.  One day, she learns that her father is in a coma, having been involved in a serious road accident.  She makes up her mind to visit him on a regular basis in hospital.  The opportunity has arisen for her to settle some old scores...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Philippe de Pierpont
  • Script: Philippe de Pierpont
  • Cinematographer: Alain Marcoen
  • Cast: Erika Sainte (Laura), Laurent Capelluto (Jérôme), Marijke Pinoy (La mère de Laura), Jean-François Wolff (Le père de Laura), Jules Werner (Rémi), Vicky Krieps (L'infirmière), Martin De Myttenaere (Jan), Galatéa Bellugi (Louise), Hervé Piron (Luc), Nilton Martins (Brancardier)
  • Country: Belgium / Luxembourg
  • Language: French
  • Support: Color
  • Runtime: 78 min
  • Aka: She Is Not Crying, She Is Singing

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