Overview

French film icons Gérard Depardieu and Fanny Ardant star in this romantic comedy about a Parisian couple in their fifties who share a comfortable life, a beautiful home, a posh country club and a midlife crisis. Following a dream vacation to Israel where Alain (Depardieu) explores his Jewish roots, Gisèle (Ardant) insists they change their life and move to Tel Aviv. While Gisèle, a Jewish convert, finds her new life inspiring; Alain fights to embrace Hebrew, Jewish tradition and a new circumcision. Will Alain and Gisèle learn whether Shalom represents Hello or Goodbye?

Cast

Gérard Depardieu, Fanny Ardant, Jean Benguigui, Lior Ashkenazi, Gilles Gaston-Dreyfus, Manu Payet, Jean-Michel Lahmi, Clémentine Poidatz

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What is "Hello Goodbye" about?

French film icons Gérard Depardieu and Fanny Ardant star in this romantic comedy about a Parisian couple in their fifties who share a comfortable life, a beautiful home, a posh country club and a midlife crisis. Following a dream vacation to Israel where Alain (Depardieu) explores his Jewish roots, Gisèle (Ardant) insists they change their life and move to Tel Aviv. While Gisèle, a Jewish convert, finds her new life inspiring; Alain fights to embrace Hebrew, Jewish tradition and a new circumcision. Will Alain and Gisèle learn whether Shalom represents Hello or Goodbye?

When was "Hello Goodbye" released?

Hello Goodbye was released in 2008.

Who stars in "Hello Goodbye"?

The cast includes Gérard Depardieu, Fanny Ardant, Jean Benguigui, Lior Ashkenazi.