Jumbo

2020, Drama, 1h 33m

68 Reviews Fewer than 50 Ratings

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Jumbo might be more compelling as an idea than a complete viewing experience, but whatever this strikingly unusual love story lacks in narrative finesse, it makes up in originality. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Jeanne, a shy young woman, works at night in an amusement park. Fascinated with carousels, she still lives with her mother, the extrovert Margarette. Whereas no man is able to find their place among the rocky and unusual duo, Jeanne starts to grow an odd relationship with Jumbo, the park's new flagship attraction. Soon, it appears that Jumbo, a striking and colorful merry-go-round, starts communicating with her...
  • Genre:
    Drama
  • Original Language:
    French (France)
  • Director:
    Zoé Wittock
  • Producer:
    Anais Bertrand
  • Writer:
    Zoé Wittock
  • Release Date (Theaters):
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  • Distributor:
    Dark Star Pictures
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Scope (2.35:1)

Cast & Crew

Noémie Merlant
Jeanne Tantois
Emmanuelle Bercot
Margarette
Bastien Bouillon
Marc
Sam Louwyck
Hubert
Tracy Dossou
Fati
Jonathan Bartholmé
Le maigrichon
Eduard Nemcsenko
Ado 1
Noah Daccrissio
Ado 2
Zoé Wittock
Director
Zoé Wittock
Screenwriter
Anais Bertrand
Producer
Marie-Sophie Volkenner
Executive Producer
Thomas Buelens
Cinematographer
Thomas Buelens
Film Editing
Thomas Roussel
Original Music
William Abello
Production Design
William Abello
Art Director
Valérie Valéro
Set Decoration
Carine Ceglarski
Costume Design
Claire Beugnies
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