Movie Details:
French title | Jouer avec le feu |
Also known as | Playing with fire |
Based on | What You Need from the Night by Laurent Petitmangin |
Country | France |
Language | French |
Genres | Drama |
Release date | September 4, 2024 (Venice Film Festival) October 18, 2024 (Chicago International Film Festival) January 22, 2025 (France) |
Running time | 1hr 58min |
Starring | Vincent Lindon Benjamin Voisin |
Directed by | Delphine Coulin Muriel Coulin |
Screenplay by | Delphine Coulin Muriel Coulin |
Produced by | Olivier Delbosc Marie Guillaumond |
Cinematography by | Frédéric Noirhomme |
Production Company | Felicita Films Curiosa Films |
Distributor | Ad Vitam Distribution |
Cast & Characters:
- Vincent Lindon as Pierre
- Benjamin Voisin as Fus
- Stefan Crepon
- Sophie Guillemin
- Hugo Bariller
- Denis Simonetta
- Thomas Arnaud
- Franco Provenzano
- Abdel Bouchendidkh
Storyline:
Pierre, a widowed father, struggles as one of his sons becomes drawn to an ideology he doesn’t comprehend. His son’s change tests Pierre’s ability to maintain their bond, set against the backdrop of post-May ’68 France.