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His Name Was Vian

1.020111h 30mMovieDramaTV Movie

In a cinema, the day of the premiere of J'irai cracher sur vos tombes (adapted from his novel), Boris Vian has a heart attack. During his discomfort, he relives the major stages of his life: the meeting with Raymond Queneau, the nights of…

DirectorPhilippe Le Guay
WriterDidier Vinson
ProducerFlorence Laneurie

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Not available in India
Streaming in 3 other countries

His Name Was Vian isn't on any streaming service in India right now, but it's available in Belgium, France, Luxembourg. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Philippe Le Guay

LLLaurent Lucas
Laurent Lucas
Boris Vian
JGJulie Gayet
Julie Gayet
Michelle Vian
BCBernard Le Coq
Bernard Le Coq
Raymond Queneau
AS
Anna-Lena Strasse
Ursuna Kebler-Vian
ASArnaud Simon
Arnaud Simon
Le major
DF
Didier Flamand
Jean Paulhan
DVDidier Vinson
Didier Vinson
Jean d'Halluin
JAJean-Pascal Abribat
Jean-Pascal Abribat
Claude Léon
ALAlain Libolt
Alain Libolt
Jean-Paul Sartre
BVBernard Verley
Bernard Verley
Gaston Gallimard
PJPhilippe du Janerand
Philippe du Janerand
Marcel Arland
JIJacky Ido
Jacky Ido
Vernon Sullivan

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His Name Was Vian — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams His Name Was Vian?

His Name Was Vian isn't on any streaming service in India yet, but it's available in Belgium, France and Luxembourg. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is His Name Was Vian on Netflix?

No, His Name Was Vian is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026.

Is His Name Was Vian on Amazon Prime Video?

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Where can I watch His Name Was Vian for free?

His Name Was Vian isn't streaming in India yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

Is His Name Was Vian based on a true story?

Yes — His Name Was Vian is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).