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Life of Riley

2014 · 108 min

A wry, theatrical ensemble piece where grief and flirtation mingle in gentle, stylized conversation.

Directed by
Alain Resnais
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Starring
Sabine Azéma, Hippolyte Girardot, Caroline Silhol
Overview
In the midst of rehearsals for a new play, amateur dramatics proponents Colin and Kathryn receive the shattering news that their friend George is fatally ill and only has a few months to live.

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In the UKNo streaming, rental or purchase options known.
Directed by
Alain Resnais
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Starring
Sabine Azéma, Hippolyte Girardot, Caroline Silhol
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    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • friendship
    • death
    • love
    • betrayal
    • aging
    Places
    • countryside
    • home
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • ensemble
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence none
    • Sex mild
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    Action1
    Horror0
    Humour6
    Realism6
    Romance4
    Tension3
    Darkness4
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight5

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    Genres
    comedy, drama
    Directed by
    Alain Resnais
    Written by
    Laurent Herbiet, Jean-Marie Besset, Alex Réval
    Starring
    Sabine Azéma, Hippolyte Girardot, Caroline Silhol, Michel Vuillermoz, Sandrine Kiberlain, André Dussollier, Alba Gaïa Bellugi
    Music
    Mark Snow
    Cinematography
    Dominique Bouilleret
    Runtime
    108 min
    Country
    France
    Languages
    French

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