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René (2002): Cast

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René is a 2002 drama directed by Alain Cavalier, starring Joël Lefrançois as René, Emmanuelle Grandcamp and Nathalie Malbranche. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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René (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
Alain Cavalier
Genre
Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is René About?

The premise of René without spoilers.

René, a children's theatre performer, struggles with his size—he weighs about 155 kg and loves to eat. When his girlfriend leaves him, he resolves to diet not only to win her back but also to reassess his habits. The journey forces him to confront his past choices and discover new values.

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Cast & crew

René Cast & Characters

Joël Lefrançois leads the cast as René, with Emmanuelle Grandcamp as Sarah and Nathalie Malbranche as Anne. Directed by Alain Cavalier; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Alain Cavalier

More films directed by Alain Cavalier: Six portraits XL: 2 Jacquotte et Daniel, Libera me, The Illusionist and Thérèse.

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René Also Known As

Also known as “重生”.

Also known as
  • 重生

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FAQ

René FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is René?

René runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was René released?

René was released on August 1, 2002.

Who directed René?

René was directed by Alain Cavalier.

More films by Alain Cavalier

Who is in the cast of René?

René stars Joël Lefrançois as René, Emmanuelle Grandcamp as Sarah and Nathalie Malbranche as Anne, among 4 credited actors.

Does René have a post-credit scene?

No. René has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is René in?

The original language of René is French.

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