The Clink of Ice
2010 French film
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The Clink of Ice is a 2010 French black comedy film written and directed by Bertrand Blier. The plot centers on Charles (Jean Dujardin), an alcoholic writer who is confronted by an incarnation of his own cancer (Albert Dupontel). The film's original French title is Le Bruit des glaçons, which literally means "The noise of ice cubes".
Directed byBertrand Blier
Written byBertrand Blier
Produced byDavid Poirot
StarringJean Dujardin
Albert Dupontel
Albert Dupontel
| The Clink of Ice | |
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Film poster | |
| Le Bruit des glaçons | |
| Directed by | Bertrand Blier |
| Written by | Bertrand Blier |
| Produced by | David Poirot |
| Starring | Jean Dujardin Albert Dupontel |
| Cinematography | François Catonné |
| Edited by | Marion Monestier |
Production company | Thelma Films |
| Distributed by | Wild Bunch Distribution |
Release date |
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Running time | 87 minutes |
| Country | France |
| Language | French |
| Budget | $6.6 million[1] |
| Box office | $5.6 million[2] |
Cast
- Jean Dujardin as Charles
- Albert Dupontel as Charles' cancer
- Anne Alvaro as Louisa
- Myriam Boyer as Louisa's cancer
- Christa Theret as Evguenia
- Audrey Dana as Carole
- Emile Berling as Stanislas Faulque
- Geneviève Mnich as Evguenia's mother
- Jean Dell as The oncologist
- Damien Bonnard as Yob 2
Production
Reception
Review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes reported an approval rating of 80%, based on 5 reviews, with an average score of 5.5/10.[5]
Accolades
| Award / Film Festival | Category | Recipients and nominees | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| César Awards | Best Director | Bertrand Blier | Nominated |
| Best Supporting Actress | Anne Alvaro | Won | |
| Best Original Screenplay | Bertrand Blier | Nominated | |
| Lumière Awards | Most Promising Actor | Emile Berling | Nominated |
| Venice Film Festival | Europa Cinemas Label | Won |
