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The Sense of Wonder

Original title: Le goût des merveilles
  • 20152015
  • 1h 40m
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6.8/10
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Virginie Efira and Benjamin Lavernhe in The Sense of Wonder (2015)
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Louise, a widow with two children, almost crushes a stranger with her car. She takes care of him, even if he's not really wounded. It turns out that he has mental disorders and that they can... Read allLouise, a widow with two children, almost crushes a stranger with her car. She takes care of him, even if he's not really wounded. It turns out that he has mental disorders and that they can help each other much more than they thought.Louise, a widow with two children, almost crushes a stranger with her car. She takes care of him, even if he's not really wounded. It turns out that he has mental disorders and that they can help each other much more than they thought.
IMDb RATING
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3K
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  • Director
    • Éric Besnard
  • Writer
    • Éric Besnard
  • Stars
    • Virginie Efira
    • Benjamin Lavernhe
    • Lucie Fagedet
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  • Director
    • Éric Besnard
  • Writer
    • Éric Besnard
  • Stars
    • Virginie Efira
    • Benjamin Lavernhe
    • Lucie Fagedet
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    • 12User reviews
    • 29Critic reviews
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    Virginie Efira
    Virginie Efira
    • Louise Legrandas Louise Legrand
    Benjamin Lavernhe
    Benjamin Lavernhe
    • Pierreas Pierre
    • (as Benjamin Lavernhe de la Comédie Française)
    Lucie Fagedet
    • Emma Legrandas Emma Legrand
    Léo Lorléac'h
    • Félix Legrandas Félix Legrand
    Hervé Pierre
    Hervé Pierre
    • Julesas Jules
    Hiam Abbass
    Hiam Abbass
    • Dr. Mélanie Ferenzaas Dr. Mélanie Ferenza
    Laurent Bateau
    • Paulas Paul
    Natalie Beder
    • La jeune femme librairieas La jeune femme librairie
    • (as Nathalie Beder)
    France Darry
    • La cliente marchéas La cliente marché
    Valentin Merlet
    • Le banquieras Le banquier
    François Bureloup
    • Le patron du baras Le patron du bar
    Franck Adrien
    Franck Adrien
    • L'aide-soignantas L'aide-soignant
    Julien Ratel
    • Le livreur de fleursas Le livreur de fleurs
    Stéphane di Spirito
    • Le 1er client marchéas Le 1er client marché
    Alain Gressot
    • Le 2e client marchéas Le 2e client marché
    Christian Valsamidis
    • Le chanteur karaokéas Le chanteur karaoké
    Alix Arbet
    • Chanteuse karaokéas Chanteuse karaoké
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    • Director
      • Éric Besnard
    • Writer
      • Éric Besnard
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    • Trivia
      At closing credits: "Inspired by a true fairy story"
    • Soundtracks
      Bahia
      Music and lyrics by Véronique Sanson

      Performed by Véronique Sanson

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    10/10
    My one and only "feelgood movie"...
    ... since I first saw it in the cinema. Whenever I feel down or depressed - this is my choice! So, just sit back and enjoy <3
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    • Release date
      • December 16, 2015 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • France
    • Official sites
      • Rhône-Alpes Cinéma (France)
      • TF1 International (France)
    • Language
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Päron och lavendel
    • Filming locations
      • Nyons, Drôme, France
    • Production companies
      • Caméra One
      • Pulsar Productions
      • TF1 Droits Audiovisuels
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • €5,815,566 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,108,042
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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