| La Boum 2 | |
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| Directed by | Claude Pinoteau |
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| Dialogue by | Danièle Thompson |
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| Cinematography | Edmond Séchan |
| Edited by | Marie-Josèphe Yoyotte |
| Music by | Vladimir Cosma |
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| Distributed by | Gaumont Distribution |
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Running time | 109 minutes |
| Country | France |
| Language | French |
| Box office | $30.5 million[1] |
La Boum 2 is a 1982 Frenchteenromantic comedy film directed byClaude Pinoteau and starringClaude Brasseur,Brigitte Fossey, andSophie Marceau. Written byDanièle Thompson and Claude Pinoteau, the film is about a girl who falls in love with a boy and must deal with the question ofmaking love for the first time.La Boum 2 is the sequel to 1980'sLa Boum (The Party). The music groupCook da Books became famous in many countries through their soundtrack song "Your Eyes".[2] Like its predecessor,La Boum 2 was a financial success, earning 4,071,600 admissions in France.[3] In 1983, the film received theCésar Award for Most Promising Actress (Sophie Marceau), and was nominated for Best Music (Vladimir Cosma) and Best Supporting Actress (Denise Grey).[4]
Fifteen-year-old Vic (Sophie Marceau) has no boyfriend. Her parents are happily together again, and her great-grandmother Poupette (Denise Grey) thinks about finally marrying her long-term boyfriend. Vic meets Philippe (Pierre Cosso) and is overcome by his charm. She considers having sex with him – a step that her girlfriend Penelope (Sheila O'Connor) already has taken.
Like its predecessor,La Boum 2 was a financial success, earning 4,071,600 admissions in France, and 651,235 admissions in West Germany.[3]