ROMANCE . 1988 . 2h 56m . 5.5/10

Roselyne and the Lions_

Thierry drops out of school to apprentice as a lion tamer at the zoo where he meets Roselyne, who shares his passion. They fall in love and when he loses his job, the young lovers journey across France finding odd jobs at several circuses. In Germany, they fall under the tutelage of ageing big cat trainer, Klint, and while they are closer to realising their dreams, they find that their success drivers them part.

Starring Isabelle Pasco, Gérard Sandoz, Gabriel Monnet
5.5/10
Rating
2h 56m
Runtime
1988
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Thierry drops out of school to apprentice as a lion tamer at the zoo where he meets Roselyne, who shares his passion. They fall in love and when he loses his job, the young lovers journey across France finding odd jobs at several circuses. In Germany, they fall under the tutelage of ageing big cat trainer, Klint, and while they are closer to realising their dreams, they find that their success drivers them part.

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Cast
Isabelle Pasco stars as Roselyne in Roselyne and the Lions.
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Year context
Roselyne and the Lions was released 38 years ago in 1988.
Overview
Thierry drops out of school to apprentice as a lion tamer at the zoo where he meets Roselyne, who shares his passion. They fall in love and when he loses hi...
Roselyne and the Lions is a Romance, Comedy, Drama film with a runtime of 2h 56m.

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Status
Released
Runtime
176 min (2h 56m)
Country
Rating
5.5/10 (19 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Roselyne and the Lions about?
Thierry drops out of school to apprentice as a lion tamer at the zoo where he meets Roselyne, who shares his passion. They fall in love and when he loses his job, the young lovers journey across France finding odd jobs at several circuses. In Germany, they fall under the tutelage of ageing big cat trainer, Klint, and while they are closer to realising their dreams, they find that their success drivers them part.
How long is Roselyne and the Lions?
Roselyne and the Lions has a runtime of 176 minutes (2h 56m).
Who stars in Roselyne and the Lions?
The cast of Roselyne and the Lions includes Isabelle Pasco, Gérard Sandoz, Gabriel Monnet, Philippe Clévenot, Günter Meisner.
What is the rating of Roselyne and the Lions?
Roselyne and the Lions has a rating of 5.5 out of 10 based on 19 votes on TMDB.

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Romance Comedy Drama Fantasy Adventure Action
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