Siméon is a 1992 French musical film[1] directed by Euzhan Palcy.
| Siméon | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Euzhan Palcy |
| Written by | Euzhan Palcy Jean-Pierre Rumeau |
| Produced by | Jean-Louis Monthieux Euzhan Palcy |
| Cinematography | Philippe Welt |
| Edited by | Marie-Josèphe Yoyotte |
| Music by | Bruno Coulais |
Release date | 1992 |
| Country | France |
Synopsis edit
Elderly music teacher Siméon dies and to keep his memory alive his granddaughter Orélie cuts off her braid, thus condemning him to become a Soucouyant. Siméon takes the opportunity to convince his son Isidore to continue his musical work.
Cast edit
- Jean-Claude Duverger : Simeon
- Jacob Desvarieux : Isidore
- Jocelyne Beroard : Roselyne
- Lucinda Messager : Orélie
- Albert Lirvat : Albert
- Jean-Michel Martial : Max
- Gerty Dambury : Lucie
- Jean-Claude Naimro : Charlie
- Pascal Légitimus : Philomene Junior
- Frédéric Caracas : Fred
- Alain Jean-Marie : Le Pianiste
- Lisette Malidor : La Dame de feu (voice)
- Jean-Philippe Marthely : Marius
Production edit
Awards edit
The film won the Silver Crow at the 1993 Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival.[2]
References edit
- ^ "Euzhan Palcy, martiniquaise engagée, pionnière pour les cinéastes afro-américains et boudée en France". Cnewsactusdothy. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
- ^ Awards for Siméon at IMDb
Bibliography edit
- Mark Slobin (29 September 2008). Global Soundtracks : Worlds of Film Music. p. 300-301. ISBN 978-0-8195-6882-3.
External links edit
- Siméon at IMDb
- Siméon at Rotten Tomatoes