Unpredictable Nature of the River

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Unpredictable Nature of the River
Directed by Bernard Giraudeau
Written byBernard Giraudeau
Produced byJean-François Lepetit
Starring
CinematographyJean-Marie Dreujou
Edited byAnick Baly
Music byRené-Marc Bini
Production
companies
  • Canal+
  • Flach Film
  • Les Films de la Saga
Distributed byPyramide Distribution
Release date
  • 3 April 1996 (1996-04-03)(France)
Running time
109 minutes
CountriesFrance
Germany
Italy
Language
  • French
Box office838.638 entries

Unpredictable Nature of the River (French : Les caprices d'un fleuve) is a 1996 French drama film directed by Bernard Giraudeau. [1]

Contents

Cast

Production

Filming took place in Senegal, more precisely in Sine-Saloum, Futa Tooro and Saint-Louis. [2]

Accolades

YearAwardCategoryRecipientResult
1997 22nd César Awards Best Original Music René-Marc BiniNominated
Best Cinematography Jean-Marie DreujouNominated

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References

  1. "Les Caprices d'un fleuve". allocine.fr. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
  2. "Les Caprices d'un fleuve". Fondation Gan pour le Cinéma. Retrieved 5 February 2025.