Élisa
Marie has had a tough childhood ever since her mother Elisa committed suicide. She has spent most of her life in an orphanage and now makes a living as a small time criminal in Paris. Now she wants to unravel her past and find her father whom she blames for her mother's death.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Canal VOD, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max |
About Élisa
Élisa is a 1995 French-language drama film directed by Jean Becker. The cast is led by Vanessa Paradis, Gérard Depardieu, Clotilde Courau. It has a runtime of 1h 55m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings.
Élisa was produced by Les Films Christian Fechner, Solo Productions, and TF1 Films Production and made in France. It was released on February 1, 1995, and carries a 15 certification.
- Director
- Jean Becker
- Writers
- Fabrice Carazo, Jean Becker
- Release date
- February 1, 1995
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- 15
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- Les Films Christian Fechner, Solo Productions, TF1 Films Production
Élisa cast & crew
Élisa was directed by Jean Becker and written by Fabrice Carazo and Jean Becker.
The cast features Vanessa Paradis as Marie, Gérard Depardieu as Jacques 'Lébovitch', Marie's father, Clotilde Courau as Solange, Marie's friend, Sekkou Sall as Ahmed, Marie's friend, Florence Thomassin as Elisa, Marie's mother, and Werner Schreyer as DS driver.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Serge Gainsbourg, cinematography is by Étienne Becker, and it was produced by Henri Brichetti and Christian Fechner.
Is Élisa worth watching?
Élisa holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 102 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 55m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Élisa is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Élisa
Vanessa Paradis
Marie
Gérard Depardieu
Jacques 'Lébovitch', Marie's father
Clotilde Courau
Solange, Marie's friend
Sekkou Sall
Ahmed, Marie's friend
Florence Thomassin
Elisa, Marie's mother
Werner Schreyer
DS driver
Michel Bouquet
Samuel
Philippe Léotard
Gitanes Smoker
Catherine Rouvel
Marina
Melvil Poupaud
Pharmacist's son
Olivier Saladin
Kevin
Bernard Verley
Entrepreneur
Élisa — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Élisa in United States?
Élisa is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Élisa in?
Élisa is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Élisa?
Élisa runs 1 hours 55 minutes (115 minutes).
▸What is Élisa rated?
Élisa is rated 15. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 102 ratings.
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