France / Aug 31, 2017 / Épinal
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
Telling the true story of Marvin Bijou, a young boy from a working-class family in a small village, who suffers constant bullying at school and home for being ‘different’ – too sensitive and too feminine. A chance encounter with a drama teacher opens the doors to a world that offers him the chance to escape his situation.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Charles Berling | Roland |
| Rebecca James | Roland's English friend |
| India Hair | Vanessa |
| Yannick Morzelle | Gérald |
| Constance Dollé | François' mother |
| Lorenzo Lefèbvre | François |
| Timéo Bolland | Rémy |
| Philippe Ohrel | Theatre teacher |
| Sharif Andoura | Pierre |
| Luna Lou | Angélique |
| Cécile Rebboah | Madame Carolus |
| Roman Kané | Pianist |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Marvin ou la belle éducation |
| Original language | Français (FR) |
| Spoken languages | Français, English |
| Production countries | France |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | P.A.S. Productions, Ciné+, Ciné-@, F Comme Film, France 2 Cinéma, Mars Films, Canal+ |
| Official site | marsfilms.com |
| Release date | 22 novembre 2017 |
| Production | Pierre-Alexandre Schwab, Philippe Carcassonne |
| Writer | Pierre Trividic, Anne Fontaine |
| Editing | Annette Dutertre, Margot Testemale |
| Cinematography | Yves Angelo, Mathieu Caudroy, Maéva Drecq |
| Assistant directors | Cynthia Sicco, Mathieu Schiffman, Lydia Bigard, Anne Fontaine |
| Camera operators | Mathieu Caudroy, Maéva Drecq, Yves Angelo |
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| Additional photography | Mathieu Caudroy, Maéva Drecq, Yves Angelo |
| Production design | Emmanuel de Chauvigny |
| Art direction | Emmanuel de Chauvigny |
| Set decoration | Emmanuel de Chauvigny |
| Visual effects | Ludivine Ducrocq, Mikaël Tanguy, Cécile Durand, David Gourmaud, Aline Bélot |
| Music | Rym Debbarh-Mounir, Hubert Cornet, Jean-Pierre Laforce, Dominique Eyraud, Brigitte Taillandier |
| Sound | Rym Debbarh-Mounir, Hubert Cornet, Jean-Pierre Laforce, Dominique Eyraud, Brigitte Taillandier |
| Costume design | Elise Ancion |
| Makeup | Elise Ancion |
| Hairstyling | Elise Ancion |
Release dates
Premiere
Italy / Sep 03, 2017 / Venezia74 sezione Orizzonti
Switzerland / Sep 17, 2017 / 12 / Festival du Film Français d'Helvétie de Bienne
United Kingdom / Oct 09, 2017 / BFI London Film Festival
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Austria / Oct 20, 2017 / Vienna International Film Festival
Sweden / Nov 09, 2017 / Stockholm International Film Festival
Taiwan / Nov 14, 2017 / Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival
Serbia / Feb 26, 2018 / Belgrade Film Festival
Australia / Mar 21, 2018 / Melbourne Queer Film Festival
United States / Jun 22, 2018 / Frameline Film Festival
Japan / Jun 23, 2018 / Festival du Film Français au Japon
Theatrical release
France / Nov 22, 2017
Switzerland / Nov 22, 2017
Portugal / Mar 08, 2018
Hungary / May 03, 2018
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Germany / Jul 05, 2018 / 12
Netherlands / Jul 05, 2018
Brazil / Sep 06, 2018
United Kingdom / Sep 14, 2018
Ireland / Sep 21, 2018 / 15
Digital
United Kingdom / Nov 05, 2018 / VOD
Physical media
United Kingdom / Oct 28, 2018 / 15 / DVD
TV
France / May 12, 2021 / France 2
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