Bitter Victory
Xavier Alvarez est un petit architecte d'Aix-en-Provence en recherche perpétuelle de reconnaissance sociale. Il s'est fait tout seul et prospère, mais ne parvient pas à décrocher de gros marchés publics pour assouvir ses rêves de grandeur. Il décide donc de se lancer corps, âme et biens dans la campagne de Vincent Cluzel, le candidat outsider à la mairie, persuadé qu'il renverra l'ascenseur en cas de victoire. À force d'énergie et de ruse, il parvient à discréditer le favori et à faire élire son protégé. Mais leur amitié sincère, nouée dans la conquête du pouvoir, se heurte alors aux limites des intérêts et de l'ambition.
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About Bitter Victory
Bitter Victory is a 2009 French-language thriller and drama film directed by François Favrat. The cast is led by Clovis Cornillac, Christian Clavier, Sami Bouajila. It has a runtime of 1h 35m.
Bitter Victory was produced by Les Films du Kiosque and made in France. It was released on December 2, 2009.
- Director
- François Favrat
- Release date
- December 2, 2009
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- Les Films du Kiosque
Bitter Victory cast & crew
Bitter Victory was directed by François Favrat.
The cast features Clovis Cornillac as Xavier Alvarez, Christian Clavier as Vincent Cluzel, Sami Bouajila as Yacine Guesmila, Vimala Pons as Anaïs Cluzel, Valérie Benguigui as Michèle Dalembert, and Marilyne Canto as Géraldine Wood.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Frédéric Fortuny, cinematography is by Giovanni Fiore Coltellacci, and it was produced by Serge Hayat and François Kraus.
Is Bitter Victory worth watching?
At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
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Cast of Bitter Victory
Clovis Cornillac
Xavier Alvarez
Christian Clavier
Vincent Cluzel
Sami Bouajila
Yacine Guesmila
Vimala Pons
Anaïs Cluzel
Valérie Benguigui
Michèle Dalembert
Marilyne Canto
Géraldine Wood
Michel Aumont
Robert Richerand
Éric Berger
Tristan De Courson
Marianne Denicourt
Françoise Gleize
Herrade Von Meier
Noémie
Audrey Fleurot
The commissioner
Olivier Soler
Benjamin
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▸What language is Bitter Victory in?
Bitter Victory is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Bitter Victory?
Bitter Victory runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).
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