Les Soeurs Soleil
| Company type | Film |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Headquarters | Paris , France |
Les Sœurs Soleil is a 1997 French comedy film helmed by director Jeannot Szwarc, featuring a screenplay co-written by and starring Marie-Anne Chazel, alongside Clémentine Célarié and Thierry Lhermitte. The narrative centers on an affluent woman whose life is altered after engaging with the popular music scene.
Plot
Bénédicte resides with her husband Brice and their daughter Clémence in an elegant residence near Paris, a family inheritance from her father who also left behind the company that Brice oversees. A classically trained musician and devoted churchgoer, Bénédicte is preparing a pop opera she composed titled “Noah's Ark,” which involves participation from children and mothers. Clémence wins tickets to attend the filming of a music video by her favorite star, the diva Gloria Soleil, and both mother and daughter become involved in the production, which reveals itself to be rather provocative.
During a meeting of the local Lions club where Brice aspires to the presidency, the video is accidentally screened, revealing Bénédicte’s role in it. When Bénédicte confronts Gloria about the video, she discovers Gloria is under financial strain from bailiffs and agrees to provide her shelter at home. Gloria’s Australian band members also take up residence in Bénédicte’s house, leaving behind marijuana and a pet kangaroo. Meanwhile, Brice gives in to temptation at his workplace with his secretary, an affair that Clémence uncovers.
In the aftermath, Bénédicte sends Clémence away to a holiday camp and departs with Gloria on tour, gaining fresh insights into life. In London, a producer recognizes commercial promise in marketing Bénédicte and Gloria as the "Soleil Sisters," while professionally adapting “Noah's Ark” for broader appeal. The project proves financially successful, and Bénédicte reconciles with Brice, who benefits from selling their home at a premium price to Japanese investors.
Cast
- Marie-Anne Chazel as Bénédicte D'Hachicourt
- Thierry Lhermitte as Brice D'Hachicourt
- Clémentine Célarié as Gloria Soleil / Françoise Tricot
- Didier Bénureau as L'Abbé Gervais
- Bernard Farcy as Norbert
- Isabelle Carré as Murielle Musart
- Patrick Mazet as Maxo
- Matthew Marsden as Lawrence
- Erick Desmarestz as Gilles Jutard
- Adrian Lester as Isaac Nelson
- Annie Grégorio as Jackie
- Christian Clavier as a Spectator
- Jean Reno as a Spectator
Production
Filming took place in prominent European cities such as London, England and Paris, France, utilizing these settings to boost the film’s international resonance.
Reception
Premiering on 330 screens throughout France, the movie grossed $813,804 at the box office and secured the fifth position in the French market during its opening week.