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The Lovely Month of May (1963): Cast & Box Office

The Lovely Month of May (1963) movie poster

The Lovely Month of May is a 1963 documentary directed by Pierre Lhomme, starring Yves Montand as Narrator (French version) (voice), Anna Karina and Simone Signoret. It runs 2 hours 45 minutes and earned $55,038 worldwide.

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The Lovely Month of May (1963) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 45m (165 min)
Director
Pierre Lhomme
Genre
Documentary
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Lovely Month of May About?

The premise of The Lovely Month of May without spoilers.

Through candid interviews with everyday individuals, the film probes what happiness means to them, treating the elusive, often indescribable feeling as a gateway to deeper, egalitarian values such as personal growth, prosperity, tolerance, economic opportunity, and freedom.

The Lovely Month of May Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • essay film
  • reference to charles de gaulle
  • young man
  • long take
  • french
  • no ending
  • young woman
  • young soldier
  • algerian in france
  • immigrant
  • literature
  • monologue
+38 more
  • working class
  • minimalist movie
  • cult film
  • musical number
  • nonlinear timeline
  • subjective camera
  • experimental film
  • identity
  • generation portrait
  • parisian monument
  • cigarette smoking
  • working class hero
  • human behavior
  • looking at the camera
  • character's point of view camera shot
  • extreme close up
  • bourgeoisie
  • couple
  • intellectual
  • worker
  • priest
  • panoramic view
  • internal monologue
  • class differences
  • confronting the past
  • contemplation
  • france
  • social criticism
  • french republic
  • capital
  • politics
  • direct cinema
  • art documentary
  • free cinema
  • artistic creation
  • french youth
  • french filmmaking as subject
  • filmmaking as subject
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Cast & crew

The Lovely Month of May Cast & Characters

Yves Montand leads the cast as Narrator (French version) (voice), with Anna Karina and Simone Signoret as Narrator (English version) (voice). Directed by Pierre Lhomme; 11 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Lovely Month of May

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Box office

The Lovely Month of May Box Office

The Lovely Month of May grossed $55,038 worldwide.

1963 box office

Worldwide gross

$55K

US & Canada
$55K
Videos

The Lovely Month of May Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Lovely Month of May.

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The Lovely Month of May Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “Parížsky Máj” and “Piękny maj”.

Also known as
  • Parížsky Máj
  • Piękny maj
  • Ihana toukokuu
  • Szép május
  • Прекрасный май
  • Sköna maj
  • Skjønne mai
  • 美好的五月
  • Der schöne Mai
  • 아름다운 5월

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The Lovely Month of May FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Lovely Month of May, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Lovely Month of May?

The Lovely Month of May runs 2 hours 45 minutes (165 minutes).

When was The Lovely Month of May released?

The Lovely Month of May was released on May 1, 1963.

Who directed The Lovely Month of May?

The Lovely Month of May was directed by Pierre Lhomme.

More films by Pierre Lhomme

Who is in the cast of The Lovely Month of May?

The Lovely Month of May stars Yves Montand as Narrator (French version) (voice), Anna Karina and Simone Signoret as Narrator (English version) (voice), among 11 credited actors.

How much did The Lovely Month of May make at the box office?

The Lovely Month of May grossed $55,038 worldwide.

Does The Lovely Month of May have a post-credit scene?

No. The Lovely Month of May has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Lovely Month of May in?

The original language of The Lovely Month of May is French.

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