États d'âme (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1986, États d'âme is a comedy and drama film directed by Jacques Fansten, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. In this political drama, five left-leaning friends gradually lose heart in the Socialist government elected in 1981 in France. One of the five men is a television broadcaster; the others are a teacher about to become an academic inspector, a tax man, the director of a cultural center, and a sociologist who is about to step into a ministerial position. Their interlocking lives are told in alternating vignettes over a four-year period, and the professions director Jacques Fansten has chosen for his main characters seem to be a comment on the media, education, budget or finance, the arts, and government bureaucracy under Socialist rule.
Who’s in it. États d'âme stars Tchéky Karyo as Bertrand, Robin Renucci as Maurice, Xavier Deluc as Michel and Jean-Pierre Bacri as Romain, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, États d'âme has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch États d'âme page.
If you liked it. Fans of États d'âme tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch États d'âme (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for États d'âme change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is États d'âme worth watching?
- États d'âme holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in États d'âme?
- États d'âme stars Tchéky Karyo, Robin Renucci, Xavier Deluc, Jean-Pierre Bacri and François Cluzet.
- When was États d'âme released?
- États d'âme was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.