Sanctuary (2015)
In the mid-1980s, the GAL, a Spanish paramilitary group, pursues and assassinates members of the terrorist gang ETA who have taken refuge in the sanctuary they have created in the south of France. Grégoire Fortin, advisor to the French Minister of Justice, and Domingo 'Txomin' Iturbe, leader of ETA, are forced to negotiate in order to find a solution to the violence that plagues the region.
Director: Olivier Masset-Depasse
Genre: Drama, History, Thriller
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: January 21, 2015
Cast
- Jérémie Renier - Grégoire Fortin
- Àlex Brendemühl - Txomin
- Juana Acosta - María (Yoyes)
- Rubén Ochandiano - Mutiko
- François Marthouret - Robert Badinter
- Michel Bompoil - Christian Chevalier
- Vincent Ozanon - Gauthier
- Josean Bengoetxea - Joseba
- Patxi Santamaría - Antxón
- Felix Arkarazo - Jon
Screenplay
- Olivier Masset-Depasse (Screenplay)
- Pierre Erwan Guillaume (Screenplay)
- Xabi Molia (Screenplay)
- Quitterie Duhurt-Gausserès (Idea)
Music: Frédéric Vercheval
Cinematography: Tommaso Fiorilli
Editing: Damien Keyeux
Production: Versus Production, Kowalski Films, Mod Producciones, Haut et Court, BeTV, Canal+ España, Ciné+, EiTB
Country: Belgium, France, Spain
Language: euskera, Français, Español
Original Language: fr
Themes
Inspiring True Stories, Nostalgic Memories and the Past
Keywords
southern france, based on true story, basque country, spain, eta terrorist group, terrorism, 1980s, counterterrorism, state crimes, spanish history, domestic terrorism, gal terrorist group, french history, spanish politics, french basque country, french politics
More Films by Director: Olivier Masset-Depasse
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sanctuary about?
- In the mid-1980s, the GAL, a Spanish paramilitary group, pursues and assassinates members of the terrorist gang ETA who have taken refuge in the sanctuary they have created in the south of France. Grégoire Fortin, advisor to the French Minister of Justice, and Domingo 'Txomin' Iturbe, leader of ETA, are forced to negotiate in order to find a solution to the violence that plagues the region.
- Who directed Sanctuary?
- Sanctuary was directed by Olivier Masset-Depasse.
- Who stars in Sanctuary?
- Sanctuary stars Jérémie Renier, Àlex Brendemühl, Juana Acosta, Rubén Ochandiano, François Marthouret, Michel Bompoil.
- How long is Sanctuary?
- Sanctuary has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is Sanctuary?
- Sanctuary is a Drama, History, Thriller film.
- Where was Sanctuary produced?
- Sanctuary was produced in Belgium, France, Spain.
- What are the themes of Sanctuary?
- The themes of Sanctuary include: Inspiring True Stories, Nostalgic Memories and the Past.