The Fence (2026)
A vast public works project in West Africa. Horn, the construction site manager, and Cal, a young engineer, share lodging behind the double gates of their compound. Leone, Horn’s recent bride, comes to join them the same night that a man appears at the fence. His name is Alboury. Like a specter in the darkness, he demands the body of his brother who died earlier that day on the site. He will hound the two men all night long until they return it, as Leone watches the disaster play out before her.
Director: Claire Denis
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 109 min
Release Date: April 8, 2026
Cast
- Isaach de Bankolé - Alboury
- Matt Dillon - Horn
- Mia McKenna-Bruce - Leone
- Tom Blyth - Cal
- Anta Niang - Grieving Woman
- Brian Begnan - Nouofia
- Moussa Thaim - Moses
- Gäel Bere - Cook
Screenplay
- Claire Denis (Screenplay)
- Suzanne Lindon (Screenplay)
- Andrew Litvack (Screenplay)
- Bernard-Marie Koltès (Theatre Play)
Music: Stuart A. Staples, Dan McKinna
Cinematography: Éric Gautier
Editing: Guy Lecorne, Sandie Bompar
Production: Vixens, Curiosa Films, Saint Laurent Productions, ARTE France Cinéma, Goodfellas, Willa
Country: France, United States of America
Language: English, Èdè Yorùbá
Original Language: fr
Keywords
champagne, based on play or musical, murder, construction site, death of brother, woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Fence about?
- A vast public works project in West Africa. Horn, the construction site manager, and Cal, a young engineer, share lodging behind the double gates of their compound. Leone, Horn’s recent bride, comes to join them the same night that a man appears at the fence. His name is Alboury. Like a specter in the darkness, he demands the body of his brother who died earlier that day on the site. He will hound the two men all night long until they return it, as Leone watches the disaster play out before her.
- Who directed The Fence?
- The Fence was directed by Claire Denis.
- Who stars in The Fence?
- The Fence stars Isaach de Bankolé, Matt Dillon, Mia McKenna-Bruce, Tom Blyth, Anta Niang, Brian Begnan.
- How long is The Fence?
- The Fence has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
- What genre is The Fence?
- The Fence is a Drama film.
- Where was The Fence produced?
- The Fence was produced in France, United States of America.