A Christmas Tale (2008)
The troubled Vuillard family is no stranger to illness, grief, and banishment, but when their matriarch requires a bone-marrow transplant, the estranged clan reunites just in time for Christmas.
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Junon Vuillard -
Abel - Junon's husband -
Elizabeth Dédalus - Abel and Junon's oldest child -
Henri Vuillard - Abel and Junon's middle child -
Ivan Vuillard - - Abel and Junon's youngest child -
Claude Dédalus- Elizabeth's husband -
Faunia - Henri's lover -
Sylvia Vuillard - Ivan's wife -
Simon - Junon's nephew - the painter cousin -
Paul Dédalus - Elizabeth and Claude's son
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Basile 'Baz' Vuillard - Ivan and Sylvia's son
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Baptiste - Ivan and Sylvia's son
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Rosaimée Vuillard - Abel's mother's girlfriend
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Spatafora - the family friend at Roubaix -
Doctor Zraïdi - the oncologist
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Director:
Arnaud DesplechinWriters:
Arnaud Desplechin (scenario and dialogue), Emmanuel Bourdieu (scenario and dialogue), Jacques Asher (inspired by: "La Greffe"), Jean-Pierre Jouet (inspired by: "La Greffe")All Cast & Crew
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5 wins & 35 nominations.Reviews & Commentary
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Trivia
Finnish censorship visa register # 207824 delivered on 14-10-2008.
Quotes
Sylvia - Ivan's wife:
She has an ass like Angela Bassett.
Goofs
When Henri and Faunia sneak out of the house, the camera operator is clearly visible in the door window.
Soundtracks
Fleurette africaine(African Flower)
Written and performed by Duke Ellington
Copyright 1962 Tempo Music Inc.
Published by Blue Note Records (1962)
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Plot Summary
Genres
Comedy | DramaDetails
Release Date:
21 November 2008Language
French
Country of Origin
FranceFilming Locations
Gare SNCF, Place de la Gare, Roubaix, Nord, FranceBox Office
Opening Weekend USA:
$63,837 16 November 2008
Gross USA:
$1,060,922
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$7,356,393
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