Cavaliers seuls (2010)
Directed by Delphine Gleize, Jean Rochefort

Documentary

Film Synopsis

Marc was once an international show jumping champion, a charming and uncompromising man, proud of his achievements.  Today, he is confined to an electric wheelchair, living alone in two rooms converted from stables.  His pleasures consist of listening to the horse settling down to sleep in the stable next to him and awaiting the arrival of his carer, Martine, and Edmond, an 18-year old who shows great promise as a horse rider.  It is a small world, but Marc is content...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Delphine Gleize, Jean Rochefort
  • Cinematographer: Crystel Fournier, Richard Mercier
  • Music: Bruno Fontaine
  • Cast: Pierre Jonquères d'Oriola (Himself), Marc Bertran de Balanda (Himself), Martine Tumolo (Herself)
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Color
  • Runtime: 87 min

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