The Fortieth Step

A Short film of

Nicolas Saada

Produced by

Les films du Bélier

Production year2011

Runtime6 min

Synopsis

A fugitive is in spite of himself is invited to a political meeting. Forced, pursued, he pretends to be a charismatic leader for the evening.

Credits

Director (1)

Nicolas Saada
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Actors (2)

Production and distribution (2)

Executive Producer : Les films du Bélier

Co-production : Le TAP - Scène Nationale de Poitiers

Full credits (8)

Executive Producer : Justin Taurand

Screenwriter : Nicolas Saada

Director of Photography : Gordon Spooner

Editor : Sarah Anderson

Co-producer : Jérôme Lecardeur

Production Manager : Aurélien Deseez

Sound Editor : Séverin Favriau

Sound Mixer : Stéphane Thiébaut

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Technical details

Type : Short film
Genres : Fiction
Sub-genre : Drama, Crime/thriller
Themes : Intrigue, Politics
Production language : French
Production country : France
Original French-language productions : Unspecified
Nationality : 100% French (France)
Production year : 2011
Runtime : 6 min
Visa number : 129.533
Visa issue date : 25/07/2011
Production formats : Canon 7D
Color type : Black & White
Aspect ratio : 1.85
Audio format : Dolby SR
Rating restrictions : None

News & awards

Selections (6)

Tübingen | Stuttgart International French-language Film Festival
Germany, 2012
Compétition internationale
Troia International Film Festival
Portugal, 2012
European Short Films
Short Shorts Film Festival
Japan, 2012
International Competition
Vienna Francophone Film Festival
Austria, 2012
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Delegations (1)

Short Shorts Film Festival
Japan, 2012
Director : Nicolas Saada

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