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Le Nouveau monde Directed by Alain Corneau Produced by Jean-Louis Livi Starring Nicolas Chatel
Sarah Grappin
James Gandolfini
Alicia SilverstoneCinematography William Lubtchansky Editing by Adeline Yoyotte
Marie-Josèphe YoyotteRunning time 117 min. Country France Language French
EnglishLe Nouveau monde is a 1995 French drama film directed by Alain Corneau about post-World War II France, starring Nicolas Chatel and Sarah Grappin. It also features American actors including James Gandolfini and Alicia Silverstone. The film was released as New World, direct-to-video in America. Film was released on February 22, 1995 in France, July 20, 1996 in Japan and January 23, 1998 in Turkey.
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Plot
The 1950s in France. Patrick Carrion (Nicolas Chatel) is a young boy who worships all things American, and comes of age in a small village near a U.S. military base. He has a pleasant French life with a lovely girlfriend, Marie-José Vire (Sarah Grappin) and happy family. But one day, he meets an American soldier named Will Caberra (James Gandolfini) which changes his life forever. The soldier introduces Patrick to American music, fun, freedom and women. Under the soldier's tutelage, the boy follows his dream of becoming a drummer and falling in love with an American girl Trudy Wadd (Alicia Silverstone). Patrick's family and ex-girlfriend witness Patrick's heartbreak when he is faced with the reality that there is a price to pay with some American ways.
Trivia
- First and last film of Nicolas Chatel.
- Film debut for Sarah Grappin and Erik Svane.
- It is the only film with Alicia Silverstone shot in France.
- Alicia Silverstone can speak fluent French in real life.
Tagline
- One American soldier would change their lives...forever.
External links
- New World at the Internet Movie Database
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