Thank You, Life
Seen it?1991 | 117 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With 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.
- 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).
Camille, a naïve schoolgirl, meets an intriguing influence in Joelle, a slightly older and much more experienced spirit. Camille follows her new friend through the discovery of sex and the darker side of life. As the film progresses, Camille discovers AIDS and the fear that she may have picked up the disease in her early encounters.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$7 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bertrand Blier
- Charlotte GainsbourgCamille Pelleveau
- Anouk GrinbergJoëlle
- Michel BlancRaymond Pelleveau, le père jeune
- Jean CarmetRaymond Pelleveau, le père âgé
- Annie GirardotEvangeline Pelleveau, la mère âgée
- Jean-Louis Trintignantle colonel SS
- Catherine JacobEvangeline Pelleveau, la mère jeune
- Gérard DepardieuMarc Antoine Worms
- Thierry FrémontFrançois
- François Perrotle réalisateur