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DRAMA . 2004 . 1h 50m . 5.6/10

Folle embellie_

Set in the summer of 1942 during WWII, the film traces the trajectory of simple people thrown into extraordinary lives, revealing the heart-warming flame of hope and humanity that endures, even in times of war and dispair. As young Julien, his family and a group of friends traverse the French countryside after fleeing the institution they called home, Julien must deal with his father's extreme violence and his mother's rosy fantasies and once again form a family that society tries to forget.

Starring Miou-Miou, Jean-Pierre Léaud, Morgan Marinne
5.6/10
Rating
1h 50m
Runtime
2004
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
Folle embellie poster

Set in the summer of 1942 during WWII, the film traces the trajectory of simple people thrown into extraordinary lives, revealing the heart-warming flame of hope and humanity that endures, even in times of war and dispair. As young Julien, his family and a group of friends traverse the French countryside after fleeing the institution they called home, Julien must deal with his father's extreme violence and his mother's rosy fantasies and once again form a family that society tries to forget.

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Cast
Miou-Miou stars as Alida in Folle embellie.
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Year context
Folle embellie was released 22 years ago in 2004.
Overview
Set in the summer of 1942 during WWII, the film traces the trajectory of simple people thrown into extraordinary lives, revealing the heart-warming flame of ...
Folle embellie is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 50m.

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
110 min (1h 50m)
Country
BE, Canada, France
Rating
5.6/10 (4 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Folle embellie about?
Set in the summer of 1942 during WWII, the film traces the trajectory of simple people thrown into extraordinary lives, revealing the heart-warming flame of hope and humanity that endures, even in times of war and dispair. As young Julien, his family and a group of friends traverse the French countryside after fleeing the institution they called home, Julien must deal with his father's extreme violence and his mother's rosy fantasies and once again form a family that society tries to forget.
How long is Folle embellie?
Folle embellie has a runtime of 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Who stars in Folle embellie?
The cast of Folle embellie includes Miou-Miou, Jean-Pierre Léaud, Morgan Marinne, Marilyne Canto, Julie-Marie Parmentier.
What is the rating of Folle embellie?
Folle embellie has a rating of 5.6 out of 10 based on 4 votes on TMDB.

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Drama
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