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Being Light (2001)

Movie ★ 5.2 96 min

Comedy

Maxime, a young man of 25, arrives in Paris, but wishes to join Justine, the woman he loves, in India. At the bar of the Raphael Hotel, he meets Jack Lesterhoof, a rich businessman who offers to be his interpreter for an important meeting. Maxime accepts. The two men soon become friends. Jack decides to take a break from the routine and accompany Maxime to India.

Pascal Arnold Director Jean-Marc Barr Director Pascal Arnold Writer Jean-Marc Barr Writer

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Quick facts

Released
December 5, 2001
Runtime
96 min
IMDb
tt0257434
Country
Language
Studio
Bar Nothing, Toloda,

Cast

Romain Duris Romain Duris Maxime Lecocq Élodie Bouchez Élodie Bouchez Justine Jean-Marc Barr Jean-Marc Barr Jack Lesterhoof Isabelle Candelier Isabelle Candelier Vanessa, Maxime's sister Philippe Duquesne Philippe Duquesne M. Lamartinier Pascal Aubert Pascal Aubert François Delos Jean-Christophe Bouvet Jean-Christophe Bouvet Hotel clerk

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Frequently asked questions

What is Being Light about?
Maxime, a young man of 25, arrives in Paris, but wishes to join Justine, the woman he loves, in India. At the bar of the Raphael Hotel, he meets Jack Lesterhoof, a rich businessman who offers to be his interpreter for an important meeting. Maxime accepts. The two men soon become friends. Jack decides to take a break from the routine and accompany Maxime to India.
Who directed Being Light?
Being Light was directed by Pascal Arnold, Jean-Marc Barr.
Who stars in Being Light?
Being Light stars Romain Duris, Élodie Bouchez, Jean-Marc Barr, Isabelle Candelier.
When was Being Light released?
Being Light is a 2001 comedy film.
Where can I watch Being Light?
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