High Society (2014 film)

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High Society
Le Beau Monde poster.jpg
Film poster
French Le beau monde
Directed by Julie Lopes-Curval
Written bySophie Hiet
Julie Lopes-Curval
Produced byFabienne Vornier
Francis Boespflug
Stéphane Parthenay
Starring Ana Girardot
Bastien Bouillon
Baptiste Lecaplain
CinematographyCéline Bozon
Edited byMuriel Breton
Music by Sébastien Schuller
Production
company
Pyramide Productions
Distributed byPyramide Distribution
Release date
  • 13 August 2014 (2014-08-13)(France)
Running time
95 minutes
CountryFrance
LanguageFrench
Budget$3.4 million [1]
Box office$307.025 [2]

High Society (French : Le beau monde) is a 2014 French romantic drama film written and directed by Julie Lopes-Curval. The film stars Ana Girardot, Bastien Bouillon and Baptiste Lecaplain. [3] It was selected to be screened in the Contemporary World Cinema section at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival. [4] In January 2015, the film received two nominations at the 20th Lumières Awards. [5]

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Plot summary

In High Society (Le Beau Monde), the story revolves around a young couple, Anna and Philippe, whose romance is tested by their differing social backgrounds. Anna is an aspiring artist from a modest background, while Philippe comes from a wealthy family. As they navigate their relationship, class distinctions and societal expectations create tension and conflict.

Anna struggles to find her place within Philippe’s elite social circle, facing judgment and prejudice from his family and friends. The film explores their attempts to reconcile their love with the challenges posed by their respective social standings, highlighting themes of ambition, love, and the pursuit of identity amidst societal pressures.

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