''Empty Days'' (french: Rien à faire) is a 1999 French drama film written and directed by

Marion Vernoux Marion Vernoux (born 29 June 1966) is a French director and screenwriter. Life and career Born in Montreuil, Seine-Saint-Denis, Vernoux was the only daughter of a casting director and of a set decorator. After several experiences as a producti ...

and starring Valeria Bruni Tedeschi. The film was entered into the main competition at the

56th Venice International Film Festival The 56th annual Venice International Film Festival was held between 1 and 11 September 1999. The Golden Lion was awarded to '' Yi ge dou bu neng shao'' directed by Zhang Yimou. Jury The following people comprised the 1999 jury: * Emir Kusturica ...

, winning the President of the Italian Senate's Gold Medal.

Plot

Cast

* Valeria Bruni Tedeschi as Marie Del Sol * Patrick Dell'Isola as Pierre Perset * Sergi López as Luis * Florence Thomassin as Sophie * Chloé Mons as Catherine * Alexandre Carrière as Hervé * Rachid Bouali as le serveur du café * Annette Lowcay as la caissière du supermarché * Marco Cherqui as Antoine * Antoine Mathieu as Martineau *

Éric Caravaca Éric Caravaca (born 21 November 1966) is a French actor, film director and screenwriter.French drama films 1999 drama films 1999 films Films directed by Marion Vernoux 1990s French-language films 1990s French films {{1990s-drama-film-stub