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Les cigognes n’en font qu’à leur tête (1989): Cast

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Les cigognes n’en font qu’à leur tête is a 1989 comedy drama directed by Didier Kaminka, starring Patrick Chesnais as Jérémie, Marlène Jobert and Ariane Lorent. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.

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Les cigognes n’en font qu’à leur tête (1989) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 20m (80 min)
Director
Didier Kaminka
Genres
Comedy , Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Les cigognes n’en font qu’à leur tête About?

The premise of Les cigognes n’en font qu’à leur tête without spoilers.

Married to Jérémie, Marie longs for a child but learns she cannot conceive. With a twenty‑year‑old daughter from a previous marriage to a police commissioner, the couple turns to adoption, a slow and arduous process. When the daughter introduces Joanna, a pregnant teenager willing to give up her baby, Marie’s hopes are revived as Joanna moves in to await the adoption.

Les cigognes n’en font qu’à leur tête Themes & Keywords

· 11 tags
  • female doctor
  • pregnancy
  • adoption agency
  • father daughter relationship
  • mother daughter relationship
  • hospital
  • superintendent
  • restaurant owner
  • protection racket
  • child wish
  • animal in title
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Cast & crew

Les cigognes n’en font qu’à leur tête Cast & Characters

Patrick Chesnais leads the cast as Jérémie, with Marlène Jobert as Marie Dornec and Ariane Lorent as Joanna. Directed by Didier Kaminka; 13 actors are credited in all.

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Les cigognes n’en font qu’à leur tête Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Vater werden ist doch schwer” and “Las cigüeñas hacen lo que les da la gana”.

Also known as
  • Vater werden ist doch schwer
  • Las cigüeñas hacen lo que les da la gana

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FAQ

Les cigognes n’en font qu’à leur tête FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Les cigognes n’en font qu’à leur tête, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Les cigognes n’en font qu’à leur tête?

Les cigognes n’en font qu’à leur tête runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

When was Les cigognes n’en font qu’à leur tête released?

Les cigognes n’en font qu’à leur tête was released on January 25, 1989.

Who directed Les cigognes n’en font qu’à leur tête?

Les cigognes n’en font qu’à leur tête was directed by Didier Kaminka.

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Who is in the cast of Les cigognes n’en font qu’à leur tête?

Les cigognes n’en font qu’à leur tête stars Patrick Chesnais as Jérémie, Marlène Jobert as Marie Dornec and Ariane Lorent as Joanna, among 13 credited actors.

Does Les cigognes n’en font qu’à leur tête have a post-credit scene?

No. Les cigognes n’en font qu’à leur tête has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Les cigognes n’en font qu’à leur tête in?

The original language of Les cigognes n’en font qu’à leur tête is French.

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