Laurent Lucas
as Boris Vian
His Name Was Vian • Movie • Rating 1.0 out of 10
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His Name Was Vian is available to stream on SuperFilmz. In FR, it may also be listed on services like Molotov TV, depending on licensing. Availability can vary by region, since the film is primarily produced for audiences in France. However, you can watch His Name Was Vian for free on SuperFilmz, with ads.
overview
What is His Name Was Vian about?
In a cinema, the day of the premiere of J'irai cracher sur vos tombes (adapted from his novel), Boris Vian has a heart attack. During his discomfort, he relives the major stages of his life: the meeting with Raymond Queneau, the nights of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the scandal of J'irai cracher sur vos tombes, his love stories with Michelle Léglise then Ursula Kubler or his relationship with Jean-Paul Sartre. Through his memories, Boris Vian relives all his “parallel lives”. It blends drama, tv movie elements. The film reflects a distinct France style and perspective. The story is brought to life by director Philippe Le Guay. With a runtime of 1h 30m, it offers a comfortable feature-length experience.
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Cast and crew of His Name Was Vian
The main cast includes Laurent Lucas, Julie Gayet and Bernard Le Coq. Behind the camera, the film is directed by Philippe Le Guay, written by Didier Vinson, produced by Florence Laneurie.
Julie Gayet
as Michelle Vian
Bernard Le Coq
as Raymond Queneau
Anna-Lena Strasse
as Ursuna Kebler-Vian
Arnaud Simon
as Le major
Didier Flamand
as Jean Paulhan
Didier Vinson
as Jean d'Halluin
Jean-Pascal Abribat
as Claude Léon
Alain Libolt
as Jean-Paul Sartre
Bernard Verley
as Gaston Gallimard
Philippe du Janerand
as Marcel Arland
Jacky Ido
as Vernon Sullivan
Christophe Salengro
as Miqueut
Philippe Fretun
as Jacques Canetti
Hervé Pierre
as Antoine Syros
Pascale Geille
as Hôtesse Sévère
Elise Diamant
as Anne-Marie Cazalis
Lauriane Escaffre
as La femme en vert
Sylvain Charbonneau
as Gendarme Maréchal
Myriam Moraly
as Juliette Greco