The Line (2023)
Margaret, 35, has a history of violent behaviour which has cost her a romantic relationship. She has moved back in with her mother Christina, a fragile, immature 55-year-old woman who blames Margaret, her firstborn, for ruining her dreams of a career as a concert pianist. In a state of unbridled fury during an argument, Margaret hits Christina. The law steps in, further complicating family dynamics. As she awaits trial, Margaret is forbidden from coming into contact with her mother or within 100 metres of their home. This only intensifies her desire to be closer to her family. Every day, Margaret appears at this 100-metre threshold to see her 12-year-old sister Marion and give her music lessons.
Director: Ursula Meier
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: January 11, 2023
Cast
- Valeria Bruni Tedeschi - Christina
- Stéphanie Blanchoud - Margaret
- Benjamin Biolay - Julien
- Dali Benssalah - Hervé
- Elli Spagnolo - Marion
- India Hair - Louise
- Eric Ruf - Serge
- Thomas Wiesel - Claudio
- Jean-François Stévenin - Fisherman
- Louis Gence - Youri
Screenplay
- Ursula Meier
- Stéphanie Blanchoud
- Antoine Jaccoud (Co-Writer)
- Nathalie Najem (Co-Writer)
- Robin Campillo (Co-Writer)
Music: Benjamin Biolay
Cinematography: Agnès Godard
Editing: Nelly Quettier
Production: Bandita Films, Les Films de Pierre, Les Films du Fleuve, ARTE France Cinéma
Country: Belgium, France, Switzerland
Language: Français
Budget: $6M
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Ursula Meier
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Line about?
- Margaret, 35, has a history of violent behaviour which has cost her a romantic relationship. She has moved back in with her mother Christina, a fragile, immature 55-year-old woman who blames Margaret, her firstborn, for ruining her dreams of a career as a concert pianist. In a state of unbridled fury during an argument, Margaret hits Christina. The law steps in, further complicating family dynamics. As she awaits trial, Margaret is forbidden from coming into contact with her mother or within 100 metres of their home. This only intensifies her desire to be closer to her family. Every day, Margaret appears at this 100-metre threshold to see her 12-year-old sister Marion and give her music lessons.
- Who directed The Line?
- The Line was directed by Ursula Meier.
- Who stars in The Line?
- The Line stars Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, Stéphanie Blanchoud, Benjamin Biolay, Dali Benssalah, Elli Spagnolo, India Hair.
- How long is The Line?
- The Line has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is The Line?
- The Line is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of The Line?
- The Line had a budget of $6M.
- Where was The Line produced?
- The Line was produced in Belgium, France, Switzerland.