Feature Film | 2022-2024 | Drama, Thriller | Belgium, France, Luxembourg
Main data
| Director | David Oelhoffen |
|---|---|
| Written by | David Oelhoffen, Catherine Stragand (co-writer), Sorj Chalandon (literary source) |
| Production | Eliph Productions [fr], Rhamsa Productions [fr] (Co-production), Move Movie [fr], Amour Fou Luxembourg [lu] (Co-production), Panache Productions [be] (Co-production), La Compagnie Cinématographique [be] (Co-production), L'Emissaire de Baal [fr], Glaam Media Invest/Glaam Films |
| Distributor | Le Pacte [fr] |
Shooting data
| Start of shooting | 06/09/2022 |
|---|---|
| End of shooting | 25/10/2022 |
| Number of shooting days | 37 |
| Locations | Lebanon, Luxembourg, Paris |
| Filming regions | France - Paris Île-de-France, Lebanon, Luxembourg |
Project data
| Budget | 3,6 M€ |
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| Film financing | |
| Length of movie | 116 min |
| Aspect ratio | Cinemascope (1 : 2,39) |
| Sound format | Dolby SRD / Dolby digital (5.1, 6 channels) |
Brief synopsis
Georges, a politically committed stage director, has given up activism.
But when Samuel, his best friend suffering from an incurable disease, urges him to pursue his crazy idea of staging Anouilh’s Antigone to steal two hours of peace from the Lebanese war, Georges cannot refuse.
In Beirut, George will rapidly discover the tense atmosphere and all the war conflicts between ethnic groups in the country. The play seems to be a glimmer of hope, even if the cloud of a raging war is upon them.
How will the man who has only ever known revolt face the reality of the conflict? Will he be able to escape unscathed?
But when Samuel, his best friend suffering from an incurable disease, urges him to pursue his crazy idea of staging Anouilh’s Antigone to steal two hours of peace from the Lebanese war, Georges cannot refuse.
In Beirut, George will rapidly discover the tense atmosphere and all the war conflicts between ethnic groups in the country. The play seems to be a glimmer of hope, even if the cloud of a raging war is upon them.
How will the man who has only ever known revolt face the reality of the conflict? Will he be able to escape unscathed?