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Cast
Laurent Lucas
as Boris Vian
Julie Gayet
as Michelle Vian
Bernard Le Coq
as Raymond Queneau
Anna-Lena Strasse
as Ursuna Kebler-Vian
Arnaud Simon
as Le major
Didier Flamand
as Jean Paulhan
Didier Vinson
as Jean d'Halluin
Jean-Pascal Abribat
as Claude Léon
Alain Libolt
as Jean-Paul Sartre
Bernard Verley
as Gaston Gallimard
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2011
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, TV Movie
Votes1
DirectorPhilippe Le Guay
WritersDidier Vinson
TypeFeature Film
Rating1.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsHis Name Was Vian
About His Name Was Vian
In a cinema, the day of the premiere of J'irai cracher sur vos tombes (adapted from his novel), Boris Vian has a heart attack. During his discomfort, he relives the major stages of his life: the meeting with Raymond Queneau, the nights of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the scandal of J'irai cracher sur vos tombes, his love stories with Michelle Léglise then Ursula Kubler or his relationship with Jean-Paul Sartre. Through his memories, Boris Vian relives all his “parallel lives”.
Directed by Philippe Le Guay, His Name Was Vian leans on a strong ensemble — Laurent Lucas, Julie Gayet, Bernard Le Coq — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2011.
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