Malgré la nuit (2015) Directed by Philippe Grandrieux
Drama
aka: Despite the Night
Film Synopsis
After spending several years in the north of England, Lenz returns to Paris
where he learns that his mother, Madeleiene, has mysteriously disappeared.
Forgetting his own personal problems, he immediately sets out to look for
her, with the help of his friend Louis. Meanwhile, Hélène,
a young woman of German origin, is still struggling to come to terms with
the death of her child. Despite the support of her attentive husband
Paul, she becomes increasingly distant, although thankfully her work as a
nurse prevents her from dwelling on her tragedy. The paths of Lenz
and Hélène intersect in the Paris Métro when the former
steals the latter's purse. They next meet at the hospital where Hélène
works. It is the beginning of an all-consuming love affair...
Script: John-Henry Butterworth,
Philippe Grandrieux,
Bertrand Schefer,
Rebecca Zlotowski
Photo: Jessica Lee Gagné
Music: Ferdinand Grandrieux
Cast: Kristian Marr (Lenz),
Ariane Labed (Hélène),
Roxane Mesquida (Lena),
Paul Hamy (Louis),
Johan Leysen (Vitali),
Sam Louwyck (L'homme à la voix métallique),
Aurélien Recoing (Paul),
Wyatt Alexander (Audience Member),
Pascal Bianco-Levrin de Bouzid (Audience Member),
Gabrielle Lazure (La Mère),
Lola Norda (Lola)
Country: France
Language: French
Support: Color
Runtime: 156 min
Aka:Despite the Night
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