Movie: The Bitterness of the Singer in Front of the Utility of Barbed Wire

Top 6 Billed Cast

Fabienne Babe
Fabienne Babe

Chantal / Nurse

Stanislas Forlani
Stanislas Forlani

Paul

Eva Mazauric
Eva Mazauric

Nelly / Cook

Michèle Torr
Michèle Torr

Michèle Torr

Stone
Stone

Stone

Nancy Holloway
Nancy Holloway

Nancy Holloway

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    Chantal is employed one summer to look after Paul, 16. He is suffering from an incurable illness that contributes to his violent, aggressive temperament. With Nelly, the family cook, to help, Chantal tries to befriend the young patient. To escape the oppressive reality of her job, Chantal dreams. She dreams of her favorite singers and other popular idols who reassure her the time it takes to sing a few songs.

  • Release Date

    2002-04-07

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    2

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    Français

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