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Sagan

Name: Sagan
Genre: Drama
Released: 2008-06-11
Cast: Sylvie Testud, Pierre Palmade, Jeanne Balibar, Arielle Dombasle, Lionel Abelanski

2008 | 117 min | Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 0% on Rotten Tomatoes, almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Amadeus or The Pianist, start here.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 57 min.
What might put you off: It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

France, 1950s. From the Quartier Latin to Saint-Tropez via New York, a young Parisienne becomes the icon of a whole generation. In 1954, 19-year-old Francoise Sagan shot to fame with her first novel, Bonjour Tristesse. Flamboyant, scandalous and underrated, Sagan lived her life at the furthest edge of excess. She won and lost fortunes at the roulette table, bought and crashed superb sports cars, drank, danced and partied, leaving a trail of lovers in her wake.

How it earned its rating

CriticsWeak
0% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Box office & staying powerBelow par
$5 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Diane Kurys

Sylvie TestudFrançoise Quoirez dite Sagan
Pierre PalmadeJacques Chazot
Jeanne BalibarPeggy Roche
Arielle DombasleAstrid
Lionel AbelanskiBernard Frank
Guillaume GallienneJacques Quoirez
Denis PodalydèsGuy Schoeller
Bruno WolkowitchPhilippe
Samuel LabartheRené Julliard
Margot AbascalFlorence Malraux