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On War (2008): Cast

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On War is a 2008 comedy drama directed by Bertrand Bonello, starring Michel Piccoli as Le grand Hou, Mathieu Amalric and Elina Löwensohn. It runs 2 hours 10 minutes.

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On War (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 10m (130 min)
Director
Bertrand Bonello
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is On War About?

The premise of On War without spoilers.

After a freak accident changes his perspective on life, a Parisian filmmaker meets a stranger who brings him to a commune that’s populated by free-spirited women.

On War Themes & Keywords

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  • reference to bob dylan
  • reference to sigmund freud
  • male frontal nudity
  • surrealism
  • community
  • female full frontal nudity
  • female frontal nudity
  • female rear nudity
  • female nudity
  • film director
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  • cult
  • skinny dipping
  • male nudity
  • snail
  • rifle
  • paris france
  • forest
  • drawing
  • dog
  • death
  • coffin
  • cemetery
  • blood
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Cast & crew

On War Cast & Characters

Michel Piccoli leads the cast as Le grand Hou, with Mathieu Amalric as Bertrand and Elina Löwensohn as Rachel. Directed by Bertrand Bonello; 21 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Bertrand Bonello

More films directed by Bertrand Bonello, best-rated first: Zombi Child, The Beast, House of Pleasures and Nocturama.

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On War Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Vom Kriege” and “情迷恋战”.

Also known as
  • Vom Kriege
  • 情迷恋战
  • 전쟁론

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FAQ

On War FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of On War, each answered in a sentence.

How long is On War?

On War runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).

When was On War released?

On War was released on October 1, 2008.

Who directed On War?

On War was directed by Bertrand Bonello.

More films by Bertrand Bonello

Who is in the cast of On War?

On War stars Michel Piccoli as Le grand Hou, Mathieu Amalric as Bertrand and Elina Löwensohn as Rachel, among 21 credited actors.

Does On War have a post-credit scene?

No. On War has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is On War in?

The original language of On War is French.

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