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Les uns et les autres

  • 1981
  • 3h 4m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
3K
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Les uns et les autres (1981)
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The intertwined lives of three generations of musicians and dancers from Russia, Germany, France and the U.S., from before World War II through the war and the Holocaust, to the 1980s.The intertwined lives of three generations of musicians and dancers from Russia, Germany, France and the U.S., from before World War II through the war and the Holocaust, to the 1980s.The intertwined lives of three generations of musicians and dancers from Russia, Germany, France and the U.S., from before World War II through the war and the Holocaust, to the 1980s.

  • Director
    • Claude Lelouch
  • Writer
    • Claude Lelouch
  • Stars
    • Robert Hossein
    • Nicole Garcia
    • Geraldine Chaplin
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
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    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Claude Lelouch
    • Writer
      • Claude Lelouch
    • Stars
      • Robert Hossein
      • Nicole Garcia
      • Geraldine Chaplin
    • 36User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 6 nominations total

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    Robert Hossein
    Robert Hossein
    • Simon Meyer…
    Nicole Garcia
    Nicole Garcia
    • Anne Meyer
    Geraldine Chaplin
    Geraldine Chaplin
    • Suzan…
    Daniel Olbrychski
    Daniel Olbrychski
    • Karl Kremer
    Jorge Donn
    • Boris & Sergei Itovitch…
    Rita Poelvoorde
    • Tatiana & Tania Itovitch
    Macha Méril
    Macha Méril
    • Magda Kremer
    Evelyne Bouix
    • Evelyne…
    Francis Huster
    Francis Huster
    • Francis
    Raymond Pellegrin
    Raymond Pellegrin
    • M. Raymond
    Paul Préboist
    Paul Préboist
    • Le grand-père d'Edith
    Jean-Claude Brialy
    Jean-Claude Brialy
    • Le directeur du Lido
    Marthe Villalonga
    Marthe Villalonga
    • La grand-mère d'Edith
    Fanny Ardant
    Fanny Ardant
    • Véronique
    Jacques Villeret
    Jacques Villeret
    • Jacques
    Jean-Claude Bouttier
    • Philippe Rouget
    Richard Bohringer
    Richard Bohringer
    • Richard
    Nicole Croisille
    • Nicole Croisille
    • Director
      • Claude Lelouch
    • Writer
      • Claude Lelouch
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    10conrado-3

    My favorite movie of all time

    I was in Strasbourg, France in 1981 when this film first came out and saw it in a movie theater. It was a compelling film and spoken not only in French, but German, Russian and English, according to the character's language. I loved the story, the music (my favorite rendition of Bolero), the incredible dancing, the acting. I even acquired the soundtrack and a VHS of the movie after seeing it, even though I don't typically acquire copies of movies once I have seen them. This film is and will always be my favorite film of all time. I happened to be studying the subject of international human rights law in Strasbourg at the time, so it seemed fitting to see this movie about WWII and the humanitarian aspects of the finale of the film. Our world has become so interdependent that other directors should take note of this little-known film and its use of multiple languages to great effect.
    10ericibe

    23 years later I still remember this film.

    I may not remember everything, but this film has been on my mind since I saw it 23 years ago. I was in high school in a small town in Iowa. One of our band directors had a large collection of film on tape and laser disc. He would have movie parties for kids he taught. I showed an interest in film and he would screen some films I would have otherwise never have seen. I remember watching Bolero. (I do not think I knew it was known by any other name) I was in absolute awe of this film. The music, the story, the pacing - everything you couldn't get from popular American films.

    I have avoided seeing it again in the intervening time because I did not want my more grown up sensibilities to have a different opinion of the film. After reading some of the comments here I can feel safe to view it again.
    willie-14

    Best seen in original version

    I saw this film when it first came out in Paris. It was a great experience! An epic sweep, not unlike *Gone With the Wind* or *Children of Paradise*. But the American release, titled *Bolero*, had about 20-30 minutes cut from it and it was a disjointed mess. Small wonder it bombed here. The video release is of the American version. If at all possible, try to see the original, 3 hour release.
    10Guy33134

    One of the greatest WW II epic masterpieces EVER!

    Well, I'm obviously not alone in saying this is the best, the greatest, the finest movie, etc. So what's with the rating? Again, as in many cases of movies with few votes, a small group skews the score to a ridiculous level. I saw this masterpiece in Paris when it came out in the early 1980's, and went back to see it the nest day. It was too much exquisite detail to take in during one sole session. The development of the characters, interwoven into the fabric of tragedy that was the war, the haunting Bolero by Ravel. Devastingly beautiful touching, and grand. Since this film, Lelouche (A MAN AND A WOMAN, LES MISERABLES (1994) has made a few films touching on his autobiographical experiences as a young Jew, during the Holocaust. This movie was made before there were dozens of them to compare to, like Lelouche's own perhaps just as good LES MIS... with Jean-Paul Belmondo. Having lived in France, I know there are many cinephiles who just outright hate Lelouche. These feelings, as I have experienced them, are thinly-veiled anti-semitic feelings. Say, it may be an "artsy" way of saying I'm an anti-semite: J'aime pas Lelouche. I think this is why this movie is undeservedly ranked so low in this base. I came across, and voted on it a while back, precisely because the rating shocked me so. As I went through the comments though today, I was happy to see I was not alone, and thought I would throw my "ten francs worth" in. I want to buy it for my collection.
    10tj-moore

    A film to cry with.

    I am a professional musician. This film, in VHS, was presented to me by friends after my comments on the music I listened to on a cassette tape. I do not know how they did it as we were living in Southern Mexico at the time. I thank them profusely. All the music and, that dance at the end, is just simply outstanding. I do not know how any music lover could ever lessen a 10+ rating. I hope to find it on DVD someday. My two VHS tapes are good but what a blast it would be on DVD. The cast includes some great actors who seem to actually perform their musical parts. I get emotional with the story line, particularly the return of James Cahn to his Sarah. I recommend this to all.

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Francis Lai: The composer appears as the blind accordion player.
    • Goofs
      (at around 1h 21 mins) The soldiers are playing cards on the train and the game they are playing changes between shots.
    • Crazy credits
      The grand majority of the opening credits are spoken by the narrator. The narrator stops after crediting the choreographer. Only the film's production company, title and the name Claude Lelouch appear in writing before the Bolero dance at the opening (when the writing is onscreen, the orchestra is warming up). Also, a quote by Willa Cather appears at the very beginning.
    • Alternate versions
      Presented on French television in a 6 hours version quite clearer then the shortened American release. Richard Bohringer and Fanny Ardant's characters, for example, are better developed.
    • Connections
      Edited into Les uns et les autres (1981)
    • Soundtracks
      Folies Bergère
      Music by Francis Lai

      Lyrics by Boris Bergman

      Performed by Catherine Russell and Ginette Garcin

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    • Release date
      • May 27, 1981 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • France
    • Official sites
      • Les Films 13 (France)
      • StudioCanal International (France)
    • Languages
      • French
      • English
      • German
      • Russian
    • Also known as
      • Bolero
    • Filming locations
      • Garancières, Yvelines, France(Railway crossing and station scene)
    • Production companies
      • Les Films 13
      • TF1
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    • Runtime
      • 3h 4m(184 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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