Je suis une ville endormie (2012) Directed by Sébastien Betbeder
Drama
aka: Nights with Théodore
Film Synopsis
At a party in a Parisian apartment, Théodore meets Anna. That
night, they roam the city whilst it sleeps and end up climbing the
gates into the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont. This becomes their
special meeting place and the lovers return to it each night, once the
sun has set. Soon, they realise they are not alone...
Cast: Pio Marmaï (Théodore),
Agathe Bonitzer (Anna), Fabrice Adde (L'homme de la grotte),
Sarah Lepicard (Suzanne),
Noë Sampy (La petite fille),
Emmanuel Siety (Dr. Siety),
Manuel Vallade (Le jeune homme),
Nathalie Boutefeu (La narratrice),
Laurence Lacotte (L'interviewer),
Olivier Cavaillé,
Alexia Genty,
Simon Guélat
Country: France
Language: French
Support: Color
Runtime: 59 min
Aka:Nights with Théodore ; Les Nuits avec Théodore
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