L'année du capricorne (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film
Released in 1997, L'année du capricorne is a drama film directed by Jean-Luc Wey, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. January 1957, in a small town in the French-speaking part of Switzerland. A middle-class house, the home of two sisters, Clara and Thérèse, whose characters could not be more different. After their father is institutionalized, the two women take over the family business, which specializes in precision optics. One day, the floor of the music room collapses after being ravaged by termites. Karoly, a Hungarian refugeee and jack-of-all-trades, is hired to repair the damage. The Hungarian's presence causes ripples in the seemingly unchangeable life of the two sisters...
Who’s in it. L'année du capricorne stars Leyla Aubert, Maurice Aufair, Claude-Inga Barbey and María Blanco, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch L'année du capricorne page.
If you liked it. Fans of L'année du capricorne tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch L'année du capricorne (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for L'année du capricorne change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in L'année du capricorne?
- L'année du capricorne stars Leyla Aubert, Maurice Aufair, Claude-Inga Barbey, María Blanco and Károly Eperjes.
- When was L'année du capricorne released?
- L'année du capricorne was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.