Élisa
Seen it?1995 | 115 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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 55 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Marie has had a tough childhood ever since her mother Elisa committed suicide. She has spent most of her life in an orphanage and now makes a living as a small time criminal in Paris. Now she wants to unravel her past and find her father whom she blames for her mother's death.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$19 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 6K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jean Becker
- Vanessa ParadisMarie
- Gérard DepardieuJacques 'Lébovitch', Marie's father
- Clotilde CourauSolange, Marie's friend
- Sekkou SallAhmed, Marie's friend
- Florence ThomassinElisa, Marie's mother
- Werner SchreyerDS driver
- Michel BouquetSamuel
- Philippe LéotardGitanes Smoker
- Catherine RouvelMarina
- Melvil PoupaudPharmacist's son