SYNOPSIS
As the First World War drags on, Pierre, a soldier newly arrived at the front, is eager to prove himself. Behind the lines, he meets Francis, who decides to lift the spirits of his comrades by putting together a theatre show. While the violence continues, both men try to find ways to escape the brutality of war, even if only for a moment.
CREDITS
Director: Lukas Dhont
Screenwriters: Lukas Dhont, Angelo Tijssens
Producer: Michiel Dhont
Co-Producers: Juliette Schrameck, Laurette Schillings, Frans van Gestel, Sebastian Korteweg, Jacques-Henri Bronckart, Tatjana Kozar
Executive Producers: Eric Abraham & Jack Sidey (Portobello)
Principal Cast: Emmanuel Macchia, Valentin Campagne, Jef Jacobs, Willem De Schryver, Liam Jacqmin
AWARDS
Prix d’interprétation Masculine – Emmanuel Macchia & Valentin Campagne
Prix du Cinéma Positif – CNC
PRESS
“Exactingly exquisite”
Variety
“The two leads exude a vulnerable, genuine rapport.”
Screen Daily
