description La Boum Overview
La Boum is a 1980 French film following a thirteen-year-old girl’s transition to a new high school while navigating personal difficulties. The film achieved significant box office success internationally, earning over four million admissions in France. It features original music by Vladimir Cosma and includes the song "Reality" performed by Richard Sanderson.
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info La Boum Specifications
| Country | France |
| Year | 1980 |
help La Boum FAQ
Who stars in La Boum and who directed it?
La Boum stars Sophie Marceau in her film debut as the teenage protagonist Vic, alongside Claude Brasseur as her father and Brigitte Fossey as her mother. The film was directed by Claude Pinoteau and was a major box office success upon its release in 1980.
What is the famous song from La Boum?
The film features the song 'Reality' by Richard Sanderson, which became a major hit across Europe and Asia after the film's release. The song plays during a memorable scene at the party (the 'boum' of the title) and remains closely associated with the film decades later.
Did La Boum have a sequel?
Yes, La Boum was followed by a sequel titled 'La Boum 2' in 1982, also starring Sophie Marceau and directed by Claude Pinoteau. The sequel continued the story of Vic's teenage life and was similarly successful at the French box office.
How successful was La Boum at the box office?
La Boum achieved significant commercial success, earning over four million admissions in France alone. The film also performed well internationally, particularly across Europe and Asia, and launched Sophie Marceau's career as one of France's most recognizable actresses.
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