His Name Was Vian
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 Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the scandal of J'irai cracher sur vos tombes, his love stories with Michelle Léglise then Ursula Kubler or his relationship with Jean-Paul Sartre. Through his memories, Boris Vian relives all his “parallel lives”.
Top cast
Laurent LucasBoris Vian
Julie GayetMichelle Vian
Bernard Le CoqRaymond Queneau- Anna-Lena StrasseUrsuna Kebler-Vian
Arnaud SimonLe major- Didier FlamandJean Paulhan
Didier VinsonJean d'Halluin
Jean-Pascal AbribatClaude Léon
Alain LiboltJean-Paul Sartre
Bernard VerleyGaston Gallimard
Philippe du JanerandMarcel Arland
Jacky IdoVernon Sullivan
Below are the streaming services currently carrying the movie “His Name Was Vian” in Canada, along with how each offers it (subscription, buy, or rent) and a direct link. Licensing differs by market, so availability in Canada can differ from other countries.
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Availability can change as licenses rotate — confirm on the provider’s page before subscribing. Last checked: 1 Sept 2026.