South Sentinel (2022)
The journey of Christian Lafayette, a French soldier who, in the aftermath of a murderous ambush in Afghanistan, has returned to France. Soon mixed up in trafficking opium with Mounir, his brother-in-arms who was wounded in the ambush, Lafayette, a foster child, and tormented war hero, chooses a new family and life – a criminal’s life. To escape this vicious circle of violence, Christian has to learn how to love.
Director: Mathieu Gerault
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: April 13, 2022
Cast
- Niels Schneider - Christian Lafayette
- Sofian Khammes - Mounir
- India Hair - Lucie
- Denis Lavant - Commandant de Royer
- Thomas Daloz - Henri
- Maryne Bertieaux - Vendeuse bijouterie
- David Ayala - Jean-Claude Abraham
- Marianne Pommier - La juge
- Francine Lorin-Blazquez - La mère d'Henri
- Pauline Drach - Collègue supermarché
Screenplay
- Mathieu Gerault
- Noé Debré (Co-Writer)
- Nicolas Silhol (Co-Writer)
Music: Sacha Galperine, Evgueni Galperine
Cinematography: Laurent Brunet
Editing: Guerric Catala
Production: Agat Films & Cie / Ex Nihilo, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma, Be for Films
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Mathieu Gerault
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is South Sentinel about?
- The journey of Christian Lafayette, a French soldier who, in the aftermath of a murderous ambush in Afghanistan, has returned to France. Soon mixed up in trafficking opium with Mounir, his brother-in-arms who was wounded in the ambush, Lafayette, a foster child, and tormented war hero, chooses a new family and life – a criminal’s life. To escape this vicious circle of violence, Christian has to learn how to love.
- Who directed South Sentinel?
- South Sentinel was directed by Mathieu Gerault.
- Who stars in South Sentinel?
- South Sentinel stars Niels Schneider, Sofian Khammes, India Hair, Denis Lavant, Thomas Daloz, Maryne Bertieaux.
- How long is South Sentinel?
- South Sentinel has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is South Sentinel?
- South Sentinel is a Drama, Thriller film.
- Where was South Sentinel produced?
- South Sentinel was produced in France.