Eden Is West
Originally released in 2009. Eden Is West is a drama film. directed by Costa-Gavras.
Starring Riccardo Scamarcio, Éric Caravaca, and Juliane Köhler
Synopsis
Desperate to break free from the poverty of his homeland, Elias boards a ramshackle people-smuggling trawler to France. But when the boat is raided by police, Elias leaps into the ocean, eventually finding himself washed up on a Mediterranean beach resort called Eden. So begins Elias odyssesy across Western Europe to Paris, where wondrous promise, helpful new friends and perilous dangers await him every step of the way.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 11, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (61 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Riccardo Scamarcio
as Elias
Éric Caravaca
as Jack
Juliane Köhler
as Christina
Odysseas Papaspiliopoulos
as L'ami d'Elias
Ulrich Tukur
as Nick Nickelby
Anny Duperey
as Dame à la veste
Léa Wiazemsky
as Nina
Marissa Triantafyllidou
as La directrice de l'Eden Club
Tess Spentzos
as Une amie de Nina
Stella-Melina Vasilaki
as L'hôtesse
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- KG Productions
- Pathé
- France 3 Cinéma
- Novo RPI
- Medusa Film
- Odeon
- Finos Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eden Is West about?
Desperate to break free from the poverty of his homeland, Elias boards a ramshackle people-smuggling trawler to France. But when the boat is raided by police, Elias leaps into the ocean, eventually...
Who directed Eden Is West?
Eden Is West was directed by Costa-Gavras.
How long is Eden Is West?
Eden Is West has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Eden Is West released?
Eden Is West was released on February 11, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Eden Is West?
The main cast of Eden Is West includes Riccardo Scamarcio, Éric Caravaca, Juliane Köhler, Odysseas Papaspiliopoulos, Ulrich Tukur.