The Wound (2005)

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Blandine arrives at the Charles de Gaulle Airport, seeking a reunion with her husband Papi in Paris. Despite articulate claims for asylum, she is held in a cramped cell along with a number of fellow Africans, humiliated, mistreated and told that they can expect immediate deportation. Papi enquires of her whereabouts at Arrivals, and is met with disinterested, misleading responses. When Blandine is hurt in a skirmish on the runway as the authorities try and force her out of the country, circumstances and a sympathetic employee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs save her from expulsion. She is finally reunited with Papi in a communal squat, its inhabitants sharing harrowing stories of their time in France. With work, money and food scarce, and her confidence shaken by her less than warm welcome to the country, Blandine cannot find the enthusiasm to leave her damp mattress.

Director: Nicolas Klotz
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 162 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Hélène Louvart
Editing: Rose-Marie Lausson
Production: Aurora Films, Petits et grands oiseaux, Tarantula, ARTE France Cinéma
Country: Belgium, France
Language: Français, English
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Nicolas Klotz
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Wound about?
Blandine arrives at the Charles de Gaulle Airport, seeking a reunion with her husband Papi in Paris. Despite articulate claims for asylum, she is held in a cramped cell along with a number of fellow Africans, humiliated, mistreated and told that they can expect immediate deportation. Papi enquires of her whereabouts at Arrivals, and is met with disinterested, misleading responses. When Blandine is hurt in a skirmish on the runway as the authorities try and force her out of the country, circumstances and a sympathetic employee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs save her from expulsion. She is finally reunited with Papi in a communal squat, its inhabitants sharing harrowing stories of their time in France. With work, money and food scarce, and her confidence shaken by her less than warm welcome to the country, Blandine cannot find the enthusiasm to leave her damp mattress.
Who directed The Wound?
The Wound was directed by Nicolas Klotz.
Who stars in The Wound?
The Wound stars Noëlla Mossaba, Adama Doumbia, Matty Djambo, Ousman Diallo, Mamoudou Koundio.
How long is The Wound?
The Wound has a runtime of 2h 42m (162 minutes).
What genre is The Wound?
The Wound is a Drama film.
Where was The Wound produced?
The Wound was produced in Belgium, France.