Mélo (1986): Cast & Where to Watch
Mélo is a 1986 romantic drama directed by Alain Resnais, starring Pierre Arditi as Pierre Belcroix, Sabine Azéma and André Dussollier. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes. Stream it on Kanopy, or rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Alain Resnais
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Films A2
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mélo About?
The premise of Mélo without spoilers.
Pierre Belcroix and Marcel Blanc are violinists and lifelong friends in 1920s Paris. Marcel enjoys fame while Pierre remains modest, yet both are content. Pierre is happily married to the stylish flapper Romaine. When Marcel meets Romaine, he falls for her, creating a love triangle that threatens their friendship, though Marcel remains unsuspecting.
Mélo Themes & Keywords
· 43 tags- long take
- france
- concert violinist
- violinist
- 1920s
- love
- lie
- keeping secret
- heartache
- denial
- painful memories
- seine river
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- suicide note
- suicide of wife
- suicide by drowning
- suicide
- widower
- marriage between cousins
- cousin cousin relationship
- somersault
- attempted poisoning
- medical doctor
- medical examination
- fainting
- wife of best friend
- impossible love
- cheating wife
- sincerity
- musical duet
- duet
- rose petal
- red rose
- sonata
- reference to bach
- bachelor
- childlessness
- dinner guest
- dinner
- theatre curtain
- parisian suburb
- credits open on turning book pages
- one word title
- based on play
Where to Watch Mélo
Stream it on Kanopy, or rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Mélo Cast & Characters
Pierre Arditi leads the cast as Pierre Belcroix, with Sabine Azéma as Romaine Belcroix and André Dussollier as Marcel Blanc. Directed by Alain Resnais; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Alain Resnais
- Pierre Arditi as Pierre Belcroix
- Sabine Azéma as Romaine Belcroix
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André Dussollier as Marcel Blanc -
Fanny Ardant as Christiane Levesque
Also Starring in Mélo
· 3 more- Jacques Dacqmine Dr. Rémy
- Catherine Arditi Yvonne
- Hubert Gignoux Le Prêtre
Mélo Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “멜로” and “几度春风几度霜”.
- Also known as
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- 멜로
- 几度春风几度霜
- Melô
- Мелодрама, მელოდრამა
- 幾度春風幾度霜
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Mélo FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, post-credit scenes and language of Mélo, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mélo?
Mélo runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was Mélo released?
Mélo was released on September 3, 1986.
Who directed Mélo?
Mélo was directed by Alain Resnais.
More films by Alain Resnais Who is in the cast of Mélo?
Mélo stars Pierre Arditi as Pierre Belcroix, Sabine Azéma as Romaine Belcroix and André Dussollier as Marcel Blanc, among 7 credited actors.
Where can I watch Mélo?
In the US, Mélo is streaming on Kanopy and available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube (availability from JustWatch).
Does Mélo have a post-credit scene?
No. Mélo has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Mélo in?
The original language of Mélo is French.
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