The Assistant (2015)
With his wife in labor, father-to-be Thomas (Malik Zidi) speeds to the hospital, and in the process, accidentally kills a young man on the road. That death sets into motion events that will change everyone’s lives forever, including the young man’s mother Marie-France (Nathalie Baye), who cannot recover from the trauma. Nine years later, Marie-France takes a job as Thomas’s secretary without him knowing about her connection to his past. As Marie-France’s maternal rage reaches tragic proportions, she insinuates herself into his life, his work and his family in this classic thriller à la Hitchcock.
Director: Christophe Ali, Nicolas Bonilauri
Genre: Thriller
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: September 2, 2015
Cast
- Nathalie Baye - Marie-France
- Malik Zidi - Thomas
- Johan Leysen - Éric
- Sabrina Seyvecou - Audrey
- Hervé Sogne - Pierre
- Aïssatou Diop - Iman
- Jean-Stan du Pac - Léo
Screenplay
Production: Artémis Productions, Tarantula, Cinéma Defacto
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Christophe Ali, Nicolas Bonilauri
More Films in Genre: Thriller
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Assistant about?
- With his wife in labor, father-to-be Thomas (Malik Zidi) speeds to the hospital, and in the process, accidentally kills a young man on the road. That death sets into motion events that will change everyone’s lives forever, including the young man’s mother Marie-France (Nathalie Baye), who cannot recover from the trauma. Nine years later, Marie-France takes a job as Thomas’s secretary without him knowing about her connection to his past. As Marie-France’s maternal rage reaches tragic proportions, she insinuates herself into his life, his work and his family in this classic thriller à la Hitchcock.
- Who directed The Assistant?
- The Assistant was directed by Christophe Ali, Nicolas Bonilauri.
- Who stars in The Assistant?
- The Assistant stars Nathalie Baye, Malik Zidi, Johan Leysen, Sabrina Seyvecou, Hervé Sogne, Aïssatou Diop.
- How long is The Assistant?
- The Assistant has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is The Assistant?
- The Assistant is a Thriller film.
- Where was The Assistant produced?
- The Assistant was produced in France.