Twisting Fate (2016)
17-year-old Claire spends her vacation in South Africa with her family, when a tragic accident takes the lives of her parents and younger brother. By a stroke of luck, Claire survives, but finds herself alone, far from home in a country where everything is unfamiliar and intense. Distraught and consumed by guilt in the belief that she is somehow responsible for the death of her family, she runs away and decides to let fate, which saved her from death, guide her from now on.
Director: Christophe Lioud
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: July 27, 2016
Cast
- Noémie Merlant - Claire
- Daniel Njo Lobé - Sebastian
- Marie-Christine Barrault - Jeanne
- Naomi Amarger - Mia
- Coline D'Inca - Alice
- Fabienne Babe - La mère de Mia
- Yves Lambrecht - Michel - Le père de Mia
- Sylvia Mngxekeza - Sani
- Freddy Djanabia - Lukozi
Screenplay
Music: Éric Neveux
Cinematography: Sylvestre Dedise
Production: Bonne Pioche, La Voie Lactée, Mannequin Pictures
Country: France, South Africa
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Paralyzing Guilt and Remorse, Overwhelming Shame and Silence
Keywords
loss of loved one, south africa, vacation, teenage girl, guilt, accident
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Twisting Fate about?
- 17-year-old Claire spends her vacation in South Africa with her family, when a tragic accident takes the lives of her parents and younger brother. By a stroke of luck, Claire survives, but finds herself alone, far from home in a country where everything is unfamiliar and intense. Distraught and consumed by guilt in the belief that she is somehow responsible for the death of her family, she runs away and decides to let fate, which saved her from death, guide her from now on.
- Who directed Twisting Fate?
- Twisting Fate was directed by Christophe Lioud.
- Who stars in Twisting Fate?
- Twisting Fate stars Noémie Merlant, Daniel Njo Lobé, Marie-Christine Barrault, Naomi Amarger, Coline D'Inca, Fabienne Babe.
- How long is Twisting Fate?
- Twisting Fate has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is Twisting Fate?
- Twisting Fate is a Drama film.
- Where was Twisting Fate produced?
- Twisting Fate was produced in France, South Africa.
- What are the themes of Twisting Fate?
- The themes of Twisting Fate include: Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Paralyzing Guilt and Remorse, Overwhelming Shame and Silence.