Synopsis
1917, in the trenches. Death seems the only outcome possible to the ridiculous orders given by a sergeant driven by racist egocentrism full of hate. A universal language will unite two enemy soldiers who were ready to kill each other just a few moments before. A murder will put an end to this burgeoning friendship and the horror of war will destroy fragile hope.
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Actors (3)
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- Executive Producer : Vincent et 7 Amis
Full credits (8)
- Executive Producer : Vincent Morlighem
- Screenwriter : Emmanuel Robert-Espalieu
- Director of photography : Marie Spencer
- Music Composer : François Marillier
- Editor : Déborah Braun
- Sound recordists : Amaury De Nexon, Zacharie Naciri
- Costume designer : Jackie Budin
- Production Designer : Farid Naciri
Technical details
- Type : Short film
- Genres : Fiction
- Sub-genre : Psychological comedy
- Themes : War, Insanity
- Production language : French
- Production country : France (100.0%)
- Original French-language productions : Unspecified
- Nationality : 100% French (France)
- Production year : 2002
- Runtime : 8 min
- Visa number : 105.461
- Visa issue date : 08/07/2002
- Production formats : 35mm
- Color type : Color
- Aspect ratio : 1.85
- Audio format : Dolby SR
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