Rust and Bone

Rust and Bone
Name	Rust and Bone
Director	Jacques Audiard
Producer	Jacques Audiard, Pascal Caucheteux, Martine Cassinelli, Alix Raynaud
Writer	Jacques Audiard, Thomas Bidegain, Craig Davidson
Starring	Marion Cotillard, Matthias Schoenaerts, Armand Verdure, Céline Sallette
Music	Alexandre Desplat
Cinematography	Stéphane Fontaine
Editing	Juliette Welfling
Production company	Why Not Productions, Page 114, France 2 Cinéma
Distributed	Sony Pictures Classics, StudioCanal
Released	May 17, 2012 at Cannes Film Festival
Runtime	120 minutes
Country	France, Belgium
Language	French
Budget	€15.4 million
Gross	$26.4 million

Rust and Bone is a 2012 French-Belgian romantic drama film directed by Jacques Audiard and starring Marion Cotillard and Matthias Schoenaerts. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and was also screened at the Toronto International Film Festival and the New York Film Festival. It received critical acclaim, with many praising the performances of Marion Cotillard and Matthias Schoenaerts, as well as the direction of Jacques Audiard, who has also directed films like A Prophet and Dheepan. The film's success can be attributed to the collaboration of Why Not Productions and Page 114, which have also produced films like The Class and Timbuktu.

Plot

The film tells the story of Ali, a struggling single father, played by Matthias Schoenaerts, who moves to Antibes to live with his sister, Anna, played by Corinne Masiero. He meets Stéphanie, a killer whale trainer at Marineland, played by Marion Cotillard, and they start a romantic relationship. However, their lives are turned upside down when Stéphanie is involved in a tragic accident at Marineland, which leaves her without legs. The film explores themes of love, loss, and redemption, and features a strong performance from Marion Cotillard, who has also starred in films like La Vie en Rose and The Dark Knight Rises. The film's plot is also reminiscent of other French films like Amélie and The Intouchables, which have also explored themes of love and redemption.

Production

The film was directed by Jacques Audiard, who is known for his work on films like A Prophet and Dheepan. The screenplay was written by Jacques Audiard and Thomas Bidegain, based on a short story by Craig Davidson. The film was produced by Why Not Productions and Page 114, in association with France 2 Cinéma and Les Films du Fleuve. The film's cinematography was handled by Stéphane Fontaine, who has also worked on films like A Prophet and Captain Fantastic. The film's score was composed by Alexandre Desplat, who has also composed music for films like The Grand Budapest Hotel and Argo.

Cast

The film features a strong cast, including Marion Cotillard as Stéphanie and Matthias Schoenaerts as Ali. The cast also includes Armand Verdure as Sam, Ali's son, and Céline Sallette as Louise. The film's cast has been praised for their performances, with many noting the chemistry between Marion Cotillard and Matthias Schoenaerts. The film's cast has also been compared to other French films like The Class and Timbuktu, which have also featured strong ensemble casts.

Release

The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2012, and was later released in France on May 17, 2012. The film was also screened at the Toronto International Film Festival and the New York Film Festival. The film was released in the United States on November 23, 2012, by Sony Pictures Classics. The film's release was handled by StudioCanal in France and Belgium.

Reception

The film received critical acclaim, with many praising the performances of Marion Cotillard and Matthias Schoenaerts. The film holds a Rotten Tomatoes score of 82%, based on 172 reviews, with an average rating of 7.4/10. The film also received several awards and nominations, including two César Awards and two Golden Globe Awards nominations. The film's success can be attributed to the direction of Jacques Audiard, who has also directed films like A Prophet and Dheepan. The film's reception has also been compared to other French films like Amélie and The Intouchables, which have also received critical acclaim.

Themes

The film explores themes of love, loss, and redemption, and features a strong performance from Marion Cotillard. The film's themes are reminiscent of other French films like La Vie en Rose and The Dark Knight Rises, which have also explored themes of love and redemption. The film's themes have been praised for their nuance and complexity, and have been compared to the works of French authors like Gustave Flaubert and Marcel Proust. The film's themes have also been explored in other films like The Class and Timbuktu, which have also featured complex and nuanced themes.

Category:French films