Description |
1 videodisc (117 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
System Details |
DVD, Region 1 encoding, Dolby digital, DTS. |
Cast |
Nicolas Chatel, Sarah Grappin, James Gandolfini, Alicia Silverstone, Baptiste Trotignon, Simon Mary, Ronald Baker, Guy Marchand. |
Credits |
Cinematographer, William Lubtchansky ; editors, Marie-Joséphe Yoyotte, Adeline Yoyotte-Husson ; costume designers, Corinne Jorry, Cristine Guégan ; production designer, Bernard Vézat. |
Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 1995. |
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Based on the novel "The American Occupation" by Pascal Quignard. |
Audience |
MPAA rating: R; for language, some sexual content and drug use. |
Summary |
Patrick, who worships all things American, comes of age in a small village near a U.S. military base. Patrick is living a pleasant French life surround by a happy family and a lovely girlfriend. One day, by accident, he meets an American soldier who will change his life forever. The soldier introduces Patrick to American music, fun, freedom and women. Patrick decides to follow his dream of becoming a drummer and falls in love with an American girl. Patrick is heartbroken when his if faced with the reality that there is a price to pay for living the American way. |
Language |
English and French dialogue, Spanish subtitles; Closed-captioned. |
Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
Subject |
Teenagers -- Sexual behavior -- Drama.
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Military bases, American -- France -- Drama.
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United States -- Social life and customs -- Drama.
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Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Added Author |
Livi, Jean-Louis.
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Corneau, Alain, 1943-2010.
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Chatel, Nicolas.
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Grappin, Sarah.
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Gandolfini, James.
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Silverstone, Alicia.
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Trotignon, Baptiste, 1974-
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Mary, Simon.
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Baker, Ronald J.
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Marchand, Guy, 1939-
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Lubtchansky, William.
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Yoyotte, Marie-Josèphe.
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Yoyotte-Husson, Adeline.
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Jorry, Corinne.
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Guégan, Cristine.
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Vézat, Bernard.
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Quignard, Pascal.
Occupation Américaine.
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Barnholtz Entertainment (Firm)
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Film Par Film.
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Divali Films.
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France 3 cinéma (Firm)
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Orly Films.
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Prima Paravision International (Firm)
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Artisan Home Entertainment (Firm)
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Note |
Also known as: Nouveau monde |
Standard No. |
012236147763 |
Music No. |
14776 Artisan Home Entertainment |
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