Party of Fools (2023): Cast & Box Office
Party of Fools is a 2023 drama thriller directed by Arnaud des Pallières, starring Mélanie Thierry as Fanni, Josiane Balasko and Elina Löwensohn. It runs 2 hours 2 minutes and earned $715,580 worldwide on a $6.4 million budget.
- worldwide gross
- $715.6K
- budget
- $6.4M
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 2m (122 min)
- Director
- Arnaud des Pallières
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Prélude
- Budget
- $6.4M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Party of Fools About?
The premise of Party of Fools without spoilers.
Paris, 1894. Fanni enters a women's mental institution, claiming to be a voluntary patient, as she searches for her missing mother. Within its walls, she encounters a vibrant community of women, challenging her preconceived notions and forging unexpected friendships. The asylum prepares for its lavish and celebrated "Party of Fools," a social event attracting politicians, artists, and influential figures. This extravagant gathering represents Fanni's final chance to escape a looming danger.
Party of Fools Themes & Keywords
· 28 tags- one word title
- female protagonist
- mental institution
- friendship
- female friendship
- bathtub
- female in a bathtub
- woman in a bathtub
- taking a bath
- childbirth
- giving birth
- baby
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- baby taken away
- piano
- dancing
- playing violin
- playing piano
- singing
- eyeglasses
- little girl
- escape
- cab
- sexual aggression
- female cast
- year 1894
- dance ball
- female nudity
- female rear nudity
Party of Fools Cast & Characters
Mélanie Thierry leads the cast as Fanni, with Josiane Balasko as Bobotte and Elina Löwensohn as Esther. Directed by Arnaud des Pallières; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Arnaud des Pallières
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Mélanie Thierry as Fanni -
Josiane Balasko as Bobotte -
Elina Löwensohn as Esther -
Marina Foïs as La Douane
Also Starring in Party of Fools
· 7 more- Carole Bouquet Hersilie
- Dominique Frot Emilie
- Yolande Moreau Camomille
- Solène Rigot Blanche
- Miss Ming Kenavo
- Lucie Zhang Amanite
- Agnès Berthon Flavienne
More from Arnaud des Pallières
More films directed by Arnaud des Pallières: Degas and I, Orphan, Parc and Adieu.
Party of Fools Box Office & Budget
Party of Fools grossed $715,580 worldwide on a $6.4 million budget, 11% of what it cost.
Worldwide gross
$715.6K
11% of its budget back
- International
- $715.6K
- Budget
- $6.4M
Party of Fools Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Party of Fools.
Party of Fools Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Le Bal des Folles” and “Бал сумасшедших”.
- Also known as
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- Le Bal des Folles
- Бал сумасшедших
- Baile das Loucas
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Party of Fools FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Party of Fools, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Party of Fools?
Party of Fools runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
When was Party of Fools released?
Party of Fools was released on September 9, 2023.
Who directed Party of Fools?
Party of Fools was directed by Arnaud des Pallières.
More films by Arnaud des Pallières Who is in the cast of Party of Fools?
Party of Fools stars Mélanie Thierry as Fanni, Josiane Balasko as Bobotte and Elina Löwensohn as Esther, among 11 credited actors.
How much did Party of Fools make at the box office?
Party of Fools grossed $715,580 worldwide on a budget of $6.4 million.
Does Party of Fools have a post-credit scene?
No. Party of Fools has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Party of Fools in?
The original language of Party of Fools is French.
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