Mademoiselle Chambon
Seen it?2009 | 101 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Véronique Chambon (Sandrine Kiberlain), a single schoolteacher and Jean (Vincent Lindon), discover an unexpected bond that causes them to question the direction of their lives. They move in different social circles but their relationship develops and their lives begin gradually to unravel.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 82 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Independent Spirit Award.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Stéphane Brizé
- Vincent LindonJean
- Sandrine KiberlainVéronique Chambon
- Aure AtikaAnne-marie
- Jean-Marc Thibaultle père
- Bruno LochetCollègue de Jean 1
- Abdellah MoundyCollègue de Jean 2
- Michelle GoddetLa directrice de l'école
- Anne HoudyLa commerciale des pompes funèbres
- Florence HautierSoeur de Jean 1
- Geneviève MnichLa mère de Véronique (voice)