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Wild Reeds

1994·Movie·115 min·7.0(145)

As the Algerian War draws to a close, a teenager with a girlfriend starts feeling homosexual urges for two of his classmates: a country boy, and a French-Algerian intellectual.

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United StatesFrance Channel Amazon Channel, Kanopy
GermanyAmazon Video
FranceMolotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel , SFR PlayApple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD

About Wild Reeds

Wild Reeds is a 1994 French-language drama and romance film directed by André Téchiné. The cast is led by Élodie Bouchez, Gaël Morel, Stéphane Rideau. It has a runtime of 1h 55m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on France Channel Amazon Channel, Kanopy.

Wild Reeds was produced by Ima Films, Les Films Alain Sarde, and IMA Productions and made in France. It was released on June 1, 1994. At the box office it grossed around $1 million worldwide.

Director
André Téchiné
Writers
Olivier Massart, Gilles Taurand, André Téchiné
Release date
June 1, 1994
Original language
French
Status
Released
Country
France
Box office
$1 million
Production
Ima Films, Les Films Alain Sarde, IMA Productions
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Wild Reeds cast & crew

Wild Reeds was directed by André Téchiné and written by Olivier Massart, Gilles Taurand, and André Téchiné.

The cast features Élodie Bouchez as Maïté Alvarez, Gaël Morel as François Forestier, Stéphane Rideau as Serge Bartolo, Frédéric Gorny as Henri Mariani, Michèle Moretti as Madame Alvarez, and Jacques Nolot as Monsieur Morelli.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Jeanne Lapoirie and it was produced by Georges Benayoun and Alain Sarde.

Is Wild Reeds worth watching?

Wild Reeds holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 145 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 1h 55m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama and romance, Wild Reeds is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Wild Reeds

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Cast of Wild Reeds

Élodie Bouchez

Élodie Bouchez

Maïté Alvarez

Gaël Morel

Gaël Morel

François Forestier

Stéphane Rideau

Stéphane Rideau

Serge Bartolo

Frédéric Gorny

Frédéric Gorny

Henri Mariani

Michèle Moretti

Michèle Moretti

Madame Alvarez

Jacques Nolot

Jacques Nolot

Monsieur Morelli

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Eric Kreikenmayer

Pierre Bartolo

Nathalie Vignes

Nathalie Vignes

Irène

Michel Ruhl

Michel Ruhl

Monsieur Cassagne

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Fatia Maite

Aicha Morelli

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Claudine Taulère

Nurse

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Elodie Soulinhac

Colette

Wild Reeds — FAQs

Where can I watch Wild Reeds in United States?

Wild Reeds is streaming on France Channel Amazon Channel, Kanopy in United States.

Is Wild Reeds on France Channel Amazon Channel?

Yes — Wild Reeds is currently available on France Channel Amazon Channel in United States.

What language is Wild Reeds in?

Wild Reeds is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Wild Reeds?

Wild Reeds runs 1 hours 55 minutes (115 minutes).

What is Wild Reeds rated?

It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 145 ratings.

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