La Vie de Bohème
1992, French. Directed by Aki Kaurismäki.
Three penniless artists become friends in modern-day Paris: Rodolfo, an Albanian painter with no visa, Marcel, a playwright and magazine editor with no publisher, and Schaunard, a post-modernist composer of execrable noise.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- NR
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La Vie de Bohème is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Aki KaurismäkiDirector
- Matti PellonpääRodolfo
- Evelyne DidiMimi
- André WilmsMarcel
- Kari VäänänenSchaunard
- Christine MurilloMusette
- Jean-Pierre LéaudBlancheron
- Carlos SalgadoWaiter
- Alexis NitzerHenri Bernard
- Sylvie Van Den ElsenMrs. Bernard
- Gilles CharmantHugo / Rock Group
- Dominique MarcasShop Owner
- Samuel FullerGassot
Details
- Released
- 27 February 1992
- Country
- France, Finland, Germany, Sweden
- Written by
- Aki Kaurismäki
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What La Vie de Bohème is based on
La Vie de Bohème is based on Scenes of Bohemian Life (1851) by Henri Murger.
1851
Scenes of Bohemian Life
By Henri Murger
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La Vie de Bohème: quick answers
Is La Vie de Bohème worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 160 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is La Vie de Bohème?
La Vie de Bohème runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does La Vie de Bohème have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for La Vie de Bohème. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
La Vie de Bohème parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
La Vie de Bohème is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is La Vie de Bohème on?
La Vie de Bohème is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like La Vie de Bohème?
If you liked La Vie de Bohème, try Mélo, Boy Meets Girl, Private Fears in Public Places.
Who directed La Vie de Bohème?
La Vie de Bohème (1992) was directed by Aki Kaurismäki and stars Matti Pellonpää, Evelyne Didi, André Wilms.
What is La Vie de Bohème based on?
La Vie de Bohème is based on Scenes of Bohemian Life (1851) by Henri Murger.