Public Affairs (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2003, Public Affairs is a comedy and tv movie film directed by Mathieu Amalric, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. French actor Mathieu Amalric directs the made-for-TV comedy La Chose Publique (Public Affairs). Shot on digital video, the film is a satire of French politics and media personalities. Television director Philippe Roberts (Jean-Quentin Chatelain) has been assigned to make a film series, so he decides to use his own life and marriage as an inspiration. Public Affairs was shown at the 2003 Cannes Film Festival.
Who’s in it. Public Affairs stars Anne Alvaro as Julia, Jean-Quentin Châtelain as Philippe, Bernard Ménez as Bernard and Michèle Laroque as Michèle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Public Affairs has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Public Affairs page.
If you liked it. Fans of Public Affairs tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Public Affairs (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Public Affairs change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Public Affairs worth watching?
- Public Affairs holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Public Affairs?
- Public Affairs stars Anne Alvaro, Jean-Quentin Châtelain, Bernard Ménez, Michèle Laroque and Elsa Amiel.
- When was Public Affairs released?
- Public Affairs was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.