In the Beginning (2009)

In the Beginning (2009) poster

France, present day. A professional conman passes himself off as the boss of a construction site building a highway extension. He cons the whole region, hires dozens of workers and cynically enjoys the profits of his scam until he meets the lady mayor of a small village that the road will go through. She intrigues and unsettles him, before revealing to him a world he never knew: feelings. How far will he go now to save his victims and save himself from his own lies?

Director: Xavier Giannoli
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 130 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Cliff Martinez
Cinematography: Glynn Speeckaert
Editing: Célia Lafitedupont
Production: Rectangle Productions, EuropaCorp, France 3 Cinéma, Studio 37
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Xavier Giannoli
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is In the Beginning about?
France, present day. A professional conman passes himself off as the boss of a construction site building a highway extension. He cons the whole region, hires dozens of workers and cynically enjoys the profits of his scam until he meets the lady mayor of a small village that the road will go through. She intrigues and unsettles him, before revealing to him a world he never knew: feelings. How far will he go now to save his victims and save himself from his own lies?
Who directed In the Beginning?
In the Beginning was directed by Xavier Giannoli.
Who stars in In the Beginning?
In the Beginning stars François Cluzet, Emmanuelle Devos, Gérard Depardieu, Soko, Vincent Rottiers, Brice Fournier.
How long is In the Beginning?
In the Beginning has a runtime of 2h 10m (130 minutes).
What genre is In the Beginning?
In the Beginning is a Drama film.
Where was In the Beginning produced?
In the Beginning was produced in France.