Based on the life of a classic french cineast Jean Vigo, the story follows his daily struggle with sanity, normal life and uncompromising filmmaking. Story also focuses on his relationship with his supporting wife whom he met in sanatorium.
Acting
Frain's Vigo burns with fragile intensity.
Cinematography
Dreamlike visuals that mirror Vigo's crumbling psyche.
Direction
Temple channels his subject's rebellious spirit.
Director
Julien Temple
James Frain
Jean Vigo
Romane Bohringer
Lydu Lozinska
Nicholas Barnes
Casino Croupier
David Battley
Cinema Manager
Anna Bolt
Misha
Joe Roberts
Tomas
Kenneth Cranham
The Producer
Brian Pettifer
Fatman
Diana Quick
Emily
Lee Ross
Oscar Levy
Jim Carter
Bonaventure (uncredited)
Vernon Dobtcheff
Papa Lozinska
Paola Dionisotti
Marie
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Vigo only completed four films before dying at 29 — yet influenced the French New Wave decades later.
Temple was a controversial choice — known for music videos and Absolute Beginners, not prestige biopics — which actually mirrors Vigo's own outsider status.
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