Soumission
Adaptation of Michel Houellebecq's novel. François, a university professor "in the midst of an existential crisis", witnesses an astonishing and totally unprecedented upheaval. In a France close to our own, the rise to power of the leading Muslim party is confirmed. Western civilization as we know it is in its final throes. Ben Abbès, a candidate with centrist and humanist ideas, surprisingly wins the presidential election against the Front National. François' disillusioned life is about to be turned upside down. Desire and love resurface, giving new meaning to his life and shaking his own values and convictions...
Director: Guillaume Nicloux
Cast
- Jean-Paul Rouve - François
Screenplay
- Guillaume Nicloux (Screenplay)
- Victor Rodenbach (Screenplay)
- Michel Houellebecq (Author)
- Nathalie Leuthreau (Screenplay)
Production: Incognito Films, Maze Pictures
Country: Germany, France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Guillaume Nicloux
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Soumission about?
- Adaptation of Michel Houellebecq's novel. François, a university professor "in the midst of an existential crisis", witnesses an astonishing and totally unprecedented upheaval. In a France close to our own, the rise to power of the leading Muslim party is confirmed. Western civilization as we know it is in its final throes. Ben Abbès, a candidate with centrist and humanist ideas, surprisingly wins the presidential election against the Front National. François' disillusioned life is about to be turned upside down. Desire and love resurface, giving new meaning to his life and shaking his own values and convictions...
- Who directed Soumission?
- Soumission was directed by Guillaume Nicloux.
- Who stars in Soumission?
- Soumission stars Jean-Paul Rouve.
- Where was Soumission produced?
- Soumission was produced in Germany, France.