Belle and Sebastien: Friends for Life | |
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Directed by | Clovis Cornillac |
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Based on | Belle et Sébastien by Cécile Aubry |
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Cinematography | Thierry Pouget |
Edited by | Jean-François Elie |
Music by | Armand Amar |
Distributed by | Gaumont |
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Running time | 91 minutes |
Country | France |
Languages | French Italian |
Budget | $13.5 million [1] |
Box office | $33.9 million [2] |
Belle and Sebastien: Friends for Life (French: Belle et Sébastien 3, le dernier chapitre) is a 2018 French adventure drama film directed by Clovis Cornillac. It was based on the 1966 French novel Belle et Sébastien by Cécile Aubry, which in turn was based on the 1965 French TV series.[3] The film is the last of a trilogy, as the first film adventure Belle and Sebastian, was released in 2013, and the second film being Belle & Sebastian: The Adventure Continues, released in 2015.
Cast
- Félix Bossuet as Sébastien
- Tchéky Karyo as César
- Clovis Cornillac as Joseph
- Thierry Neuvic as Pierre
- Margaux Châtelier as Angélina
- André Penvern as Urbain
- Anne Benoît as Madeleine
- Lilou Fogli as Lisa
- Naëlle Thomas as Marie
Production
Filming began in January 2017 in the Briançonnais (Hautes-Alpes).[4][5] It then moved to Haute-Maurienne (Savoie), particularly in the communes of Bessans and Bonneval-sur-Arc.[6] In April 2017, filming took place at the Aéroport de Dole, located near Gevry (Jura).[7]
Critical reception
The Sydney Morning Herald's Sandra Hall gave the film 3.5 stars, noting: "Schmaltzy or not, I was totally charmed."[8] BMA Magazine's John P Harvey gave the film 4 out of 5 stars, praising the "[i]mpeccable performances" and heart-warming story.[9] Stuff's James Croot wrote that despite the unoriginal narrative, the film offered "some impressive visuals of gorgeous snow-laden vistas, plenty of outdoor action".[10]
References
- ^ https://www.jpbox-office.com/fichfilm.php?id=17724
- ^ https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt6449336/?ref_=bo_se_r_1
- ^ Hawker, Philippa (1 July 2014). "Belle & Sebastian review: A boy and his dog live the high life in French children's film". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 25 September 2014.
- ^ "BRIANÇON. Belle et Sébastien vont venir dans le Briançonnais". www.ledauphine.com (in French). Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ "BRIANÇON : Altipolis au cœur du dispositif du film "Belle et Sébastien 3" | Imagine La Radio". www.radioimagine.com. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ "HAUTE-MAURIENNE. "Belle & Sébastien" : début du tournage le 27 février". www.ledauphine.com (in French). Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ "JURA. Clovis Cornillac tourne Belle et Sébastien 3 à l'aéroport de Dole". www.leprogres.fr (in French). Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ Hall, Sandra (28 June 2018). "Friends charm with tale of heroic pooch". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
- ^ Harvey, John P (8 July 2018). "[Film Review] Belle and Sebastian 3: Friends for Life – Palace Cinemas". BMA Magazine. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
- ^ Croot, James (27 June 2018). "Belle and Sebastian: Friends for Life: Diverting holiday fun with a bit of a difference". Stuff. Retrieved 26 November 2023.