Movie

Those Were the Days

★ 5.9(12)19951h 25m

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Good to know

Director: Didier Haudepin
Release date: 1995-09-13
Runtime: 1h 25m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Bloody Mary Productions

About Those Were the Days

Those Were the Days is a 1995 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Didier Haudepin, starring Élodie Bouchez, Melvil Poupaud and Sophie Aubry. It has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 12 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Those Were the Days in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The grueling, emotionally torturous world of French preparatory schools provides the framework for this mystery. The deliberately rigorous courses are designed to prepare students to take the brutal examinations for entry into the elite Grand Ecoles, where a select few will gain the skills and education needed to insure a bright, prosperous future for themselves. The story centers on Delphine, a girl from the lower classes, and the upper class Claude. Both young women aspire to attend the Ecole Normale Superieure on the Rue d'Ulm. Delphine lives in humble public housing with her dull mother and two young brothers while Claude, who considers herself a Communist, lives in luxury with her own servant; she is sexually involved with fellow- student, Axel, who thinks himself a fascist.

Cast

Élodie Bouchez

Delphine

Melvil Poupaud

Axel

Sophie Aubry

Claude

Gaël Morel

Bertrand

Blandine Lenoir

Blandine

Myriam Boyer

Bertrand's mother

Sylvie Testud

Sylvie

Marcel Bozonnet

Khâgne professor

Benjamin Mercer

Pierre

Nils Ohlund

Niels

Vincent Elbaz

Marcel

Frédéric Quiring

Patrick

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Those Were the Days in United Kingdom?+

Those Were the Days is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United Kingdom. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Those Were the Days on Netflix?+

Those Were the Days is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now.

How long is Those Were the Days?+

Those Were the Days has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

Who stars in Those Were the Days?+

Those Were the Days stars Élodie Bouchez, Melvil Poupaud, Sophie Aubry, Gaël Morel and Blandine Lenoir.

When did Those Were the Days come out?+

Those Were the Days is a 1995 movie directed by Didier Haudepin.

What genre is Those Were the Days?+

Those Were the Days is Drama film.

Who directed Those Were the Days?+

Those Were the Days was directed by Didier Haudepin.