Set in 1940s
France in the moments before the German occupation of
Paris during World War II, Jean-Paul Rappeneau's lively
farce BON VOYAGE combines a murder mystery, a political
drama, and a series of madcap subplots including a
secret scientific discovery and a gathering of
socialites at Bordeaux's Hotel Splendide. The result is
a picturesque period piece full of energy, adventure,
and breathtaking scenery.
Dynamic performances from an all-star cast that includes
Gerard Depardieu, Isabelle Adjani, and Gregori Derangere
complete this delightfully pert film.
Forced to flee Paris as the Germans advance, a
mismatched group of oddly acquainted personalities
reassemble in Bordeaux. Viviane (Adjani) is a stunning
film actress whose talents are used both on-screen and
off. She swiftly seduces the French prime minister,
Beaufort (Depardieu), on the eve of WWII--a convenient
catch in wartime. However, her former flame Frederic (Derangere),
who Viviane neatly framed and sent to prison for a
murder she committed, is now free and is still pursuing
her. Frederic's jailbreak buddy Raoul (Yvan Attal), is
also in tow, with nothing but trouble up his sleeve.
Meanwhile, a pretty physics student, Camille (Virginie
Ledoyen) tempts the hearts of both ex-cons, while
protecting her professor and their scientific discovery,
which must not fall into German hands. Waiting on the
wings is the suspicious journalist Winckler (Peter
Coyote), whose sneaky demeanor is only matched by
Thierry (Nicolas Vaude), the revenge-crazed nephew of
the man Viviane murdered!!
Features/Specifications
Attractive Retail Box
Genre:
Dramas, Drama, Marriage
Rated:
14A
(Canadian Home Video Rating)
Rating Reason:
For Some Violence.
Starring:
Isabelle Adjani, Yvan Attal, Aurore Clement, Peter
Coyote, Gérard Depardieu, Gerard Depardieu, Gregori
Derangere, Xavier de Guillebon, Virginie Ledoyen,
Nicolas Pignon, Edith Scob, Jean-Marc Stehle, Nicolas
Vaude, Michel Vuillermoz
Directed By:
Jean-Paul Rappeneau
Release Information:
Studio: Columbia Tristar Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: 2004
DVD Release Date: August 17, 2004
Run Time: 115 minutes
Production Company: Columbia
Package Type: Keep Case
DVD Features:
Encoding:
Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only).
This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other
countries.
Aspect Ratio(s):
Widescreen anamorphic - 2.35:1
Available Audio Tracks:
French (Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround)
Language:
French
Available Subtitles: English,
Portuguese and Spanish
