'From the Land of the Moon' trivia and fun facts
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'From the Land of the Moon' adapts the bestseller 'Mal di Pietre' by the Italian writer Milena Agus.
Cotillard in Cannes 2016
It was the second film that Marion Cotillard presented in 2016 in Cannes as part of the Official Section. The other was 'Only the end of the world'.
The original title
The title "Mal de Pierres", in French, means "Evil Stones" or "Stone Ache". In the context of the novel, it refers to the protagonist's kidney stones.
From Italy to France
In the novel, the action takes place in Sardinia (Italy). But, while the film is set in France, takes place in Provence, the French coastal town of La Ciotat, the Swiss alps and Lyon.
The non-debut of Javier Cámara in French cinema
Javier Cámara was to make his debut in French cinema with 'From the Land of the Moon'. He would stars Gabrielle's husband in the movie, but was eventually replaced by Alex Brendemühl