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Colours of Time 2025

Brought together by an inheritance of an abandoned Normandy house, four cousins uncover a shared family secret. In 1895 their great‑aunt Adèle, 21, leaves her village for Paris, encountering a city on the brink of modernity, the rise of photography and the birth of Impressionism while searching for her mother. In 2024 the cousins retrace her steps, intertwining the two timelines and forcing them to confront 19th‑century life, forever reshaping their future.

Brought together by an inheritance of an abandoned Normandy house, four cousins uncover a shared family secret. In 1895 their great‑aunt Adèle, 21, leaves her village for Paris, encountering a city on the brink of modernity, the rise of photography and the birth of Impressionism while searching for her mother. In 2024 the cousins retrace her steps, intertwining the two timelines and forcing them to confront 19th‑century life, forever reshaping their future.

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Meet the Full Cast and Actors of Colours of Time

Explore the complete cast of Colours of Time, including both lead and supporting actors. Learn who plays each character, discover their past roles and achievements, and find out what makes this ensemble cast stand out in the world of film and television.


Catherine Salée

Catherine Salée

Georgette, owner of the Rat Mort

Olivier Gourmet

Olivier Gourmet

Claude Monet 1895

Vincent Macaigne

Vincent Macaigne

Guy

François Berléand

François Berléand

Victor Hugo

Cécile De France

Cécile De France

Calixte de La Ferrière

Michèle Clément

Michèle Clément

La brodeuse (uncredited)

Vincent Perez

Vincent Perez

Oncle Théophraste

Mouna Soualem

Mouna Soualem

Fille Abdelkrim

François Chattot

François Chattot

Marcel, Seb's grandfather

Julia Piaton

Julia Piaton

Céline

Aurore Broutin

Aurore Broutin

Mrs. Michard

Lina Soualem

Lina Soualem

Fille Abdelkrim

Phoebe Fox

Phoebe Fox

Fille maison close

Tania Dessources

Tania Dessources

Jocelyne la secrétaire de mairie

Paul Kircher

Paul Kircher

Anatole

Mya Bollaers

Mya Bollaers

La gouvernante maison close

Suzanne Lindon

Suzanne Lindon

Adèle Meunier born Vermillard

Vassili Schneider

Vassili Schneider

Lucien

Sara Giraudeau

Sara Giraudeau

Odette Vermillard

Boris Gillot

Boris Gillot

Titi

Raphaël Thiéry

Raphaël Thiéry

Carter

Fred Testot

Fred Testot

Félix Nadar

Zinedine Soualem

Zinedine Soualem

Abdelkrim

Angèle Garnier

Angèle Garnier

Violette

Marie-Christine Orry

Marie-Christine Orry

Genealogist

Lola Doillon

Lola Doillon

Cousine en visio

Évelyne El Garby-Klaï

Évelyne El Garby-Klaï

Dounia, l'experte en peinture

Jean-Marc Roulot

Jean-Marc Roulot

Mayor of Saint-Jouin Bruneval

Marco Prince

Marco Prince

Cousin

Sarah-Megan Allouch

Sarah-Megan Allouch

Assistante Céline

Marie-Bénédicte Cazeneuve

Marie-Bénédicte Cazeneuve

Cliente shooting

Victoria Monfort

Victoria Monfort

Visiteuse galerie (uncredited)

Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu

Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu

Sarah Bernhardt

Emmanuelle Bougerol

Emmanuelle Bougerol

La chanteuse du Rat Mort

Owen Kanga

Owen Kanga

Sekou

Felix Vannoorenberghe

Felix Vannoorenberghe

Nanar

Abraham Wapler

Abraham Wapler

Seb / Claude Monet 1874

Nicolas Carpentier

Nicolas Carpentier

Monsieur Duquesne - le responsable Z.A.E.

Fabien Giameluca

Fabien Giameluca

Employé réunion (uncredited)

Jean Le Peltier

Jean Le Peltier

Le chef peintre

Claire Pommet

Claire Pommet

Fleur, singer

Alexandra Ansidei

Alexandra Ansidei

Manon

Nicolas Pietri

Nicolas Pietri

Edgar Degas

Dominique Langlais

Dominique Langlais

Le notaire

Raïka Hazanavicius

Raïka Hazanavicius

Rose

Pénélope-Rose Lévèque

Pénélope-Rose Lévèque

Femme toilettes hôtel

Carla Poquin

Carla Poquin

Makeup artist for the shoot

Valentin Campagne

Valentin Campagne

Gaspard

Angela Sichanh

Angela Sichanh

Visiteuse Musée d'Orsay

Cassandra Cano

Cassandra Cano

Leslie

Virgil Davin

Virgil Davin

Henri

Déborah Galland

Déborah Galland

La tenancière de la maison close

Mathilde Le Borgne

Mathilde Le Borgne

Eugénie

Osamah Khoury

Osamah Khoury

Membre équipe shooting

Théo Perruchi

Théo Perruchi

Membre équipe shooting

François-Xavier 'Fixi' Bossard

François-Xavier 'Fixi' Bossard

L'accordéoniste du Rat Mort(as Fixi)

Lucas Nicolella

Lucas Nicolella

Le chanteur du Rat Mort

Fabien Hamel

Fabien Hamel

Huissier

Jean-Baptiste Seckler

Jean-Baptiste Seckler

Paul Cézanne

Alexis Tchkotoua

Alexis Tchkotoua

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Alice Grenier

Alice Grenier

Berthe Morisot

Jordan Sutter

Jordan Sutter

Edouard Manet

Maxime Cohen

Maxime Cohen

Camille Pissarro

Félix Nebel

Félix Nebel

Admirateur Train Bleu

Roméo Da Silva Chapron

Roméo Da Silva Chapron

Adèle bébé

Charlie Da Silva Chapron

Charlie Da Silva Chapron

Adèle bébé

Louise Pascal

Louise Pascal

La cliente de Nadar

Vadim Vidovic

Vadim Vidovic

Assistant Nadar

Sabine Beaufils

Sabine Beaufils

Gardienne immeuble notaire

Alex Chevaleyre

Alex Chevaleyre

Le boulanger

Michel Clément

Michel Clément

Paysan rue Barbès

Daniel Ousson

Daniel Ousson

Allumeur de réverbères

Kevin Buchart

Kevin Buchart

Jardinier Giverny

Chloé Barrier

Chloé Barrier

Fille maison close

Emma Battini

Emma Battini

Fille maison close

Amanda Bouffier

Amanda Bouffier

Fille maison close

Aurore Brou

Aurore Brou

Fille maison close

Isabelle Kalma

Isabelle Kalma

Fille maison close

Oriane Laroche

Oriane Laroche

Fille maison close

Alice Kudlak

Alice Kudlak

Fille Maison Close

Méryl Weiler

Méryl Weiler

Fille maison close

Tiphaine Riou

Tiphaine Riou

Fille maison close

Dominique Thiennot

Dominique Thiennot

Le colonel

Malonn Rottiers

Malonn Rottiers

Malonn

Valentina Mendes

Valentina Mendes

Elève classe

Gabin Dautremer

Gabin Dautremer

Elève classe

Maimuna Chente

Maimuna Chente

Elève classe

Capucine Paitreault

Capucine Paitreault

Elève classe

Lizéa Vandevoorde

Lizéa Vandevoorde

Elève classe

Kurt Landu

Kurt Landu

Le jogger

Frédérick Soleil

Frédérick Soleil

Cousin en visio

Julie Lescat

Julie Lescat

Cousine en visio

Louise Colas

Louise Colas

Cousine en visio

Cyril Moisson

Cyril Moisson

Cousin en visio

Léa mothet

Léa mothet

Cousine en visio

Jules Mellot

Jules Mellot

Cousin en visio (as Jules Melot)

Jonas Paz-Benavides

Jonas Paz-Benavides

Artist (uncredited)

Amandine Partensky

Amandine Partensky

Cliente hôtel (uncredited)

Virginie Sibalo

Virginie Sibalo

Visiteuse musée (uncredited)

Ratings and Reviews for Colours of Time

See how Colours of Time is rated across major platforms like IMDb, Metacritic, and TMDb. Compare audience scores and critic reviews to understand where Colours of Time stands among top-rated movies in its genre.


Echo Score

The Movie Echo Score

86

Colours of Time delivers a warm, visually rich meditation on art and memory, anchored by confident direction and an engaging ensemble. The film’s inventive structure intertwines 19th‑century Paris with contemporary narratives, creating a cohesive, if occasionally whimsical, experience. Performances from Suzanne Lindon and the supporting cast provide genuine emotional resonance, while the period‑evocative production design enhances immersion. Collectively, these elements make the film consistently appealing and worthy of repeated viewings.

The Movie Echo Score Breakdown for Colours of Time

88
Echo Score

Art & Craft

Direction and production design showcase Klapisch’s playful mise‑en‑scène, blending period detail with contemporary flair. Cinematography captures both the lush French countryside and luminous Parisian streets, while editing maintains a measured rhythm despite occasional whimsy. The visual composition reinforces the film’s thematic focus on art’s continuity across time, delivering a cohesive aesthetic experience.

85
Echo Score

Character & Emotion

Ensemble performances anchor the narrative, with Suzanne Lindon delivering a nuanced, luminous portrayal that resonates emotionally. Supporting actors convey authentic chemistry, allowing familial bonds and friendships to feel natural. Character arcs unfold gradually yet remain relatable, fostering audience empathy without reliance on overt melodrama.

80
Echo Score

Story & Flow

Structurally inventive, the film weaves present‑day investigations with vivid 19th‑century vignettes, creating a dual‑timeline that maintains audience interest. Pacing is measured, with an initially slow opening that accelerates as historical threads intersect. While conflict remains subdued, the narrative’s charm and coherent thematic thread sustain engagement throughout. The screenplay balances nostalgia with contemporary concerns, allowing themes of memory and artistic legacy to resonate. Though the lack of high stakes may limit dramatic tension, the story’s gentle progression compensates with warmth and intellectual curiosity.

86
Echo Score

Sensory Experience

The soundtrack blends period‑appropriate motifs with modern instrumentation, underscoring emotional beats without overwhelming scenes. Sound design captures ambient street noise and the subtle rustle of 19th‑century settings, enhancing immersion. Visual style employs a warm palette and soft focus during nostalgic moments, while sharper tones highlight contemporary sequences, creating a cohesive sensory contrast.

90
Echo Score

Rewatch Factor

The film’s blend of historical curiosity and relatable modern narratives invites repeat viewings, as new details emerge with each watch. Its lyrical pacing and layered character interactions reward attentive audiences, while the visual and musical motifs provide fresh points of appreciation on subsequent screenings. Consequently, the rewatch factor is notably high.

Rotten Tomatoes
review

93%

TOMATOMETER

review

0%

User Score

IMDb

7.3 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

76

%

User Score

Letterboxd

3.6

From 107 fan ratings

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Colours of Time Themes and Keywords

Discover the central themes, ideas, and keywords that define the movie’s story, tone, and message. Analyze the film’s deeper meanings, genre influences, and recurring concepts.


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Colours of Time Other Names and Titles

Explore the various alternative titles, translations, and other names used for Colours of Time across different regions and languages. Understand how the film is marketed and recognized worldwide.


Die Farben der Zeit Pewnego razu w Paryżu Цвета времени Los colores del tiempo צבעי הזמן Τα Χρώματα του Χρόνου Перетин часів Rokonidők

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