L'Emprise movie poster

L'Emprise

January 26, 2015 1h 38m 7.7/10 (162 votes)

Originally released in 2015. L'Emprise is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Claude-Michel Rome.

Starring Odile Vuillemin, Fred Testot, and Marc Lavoine

Synopsis

"L'emprise" is the story of a drama, adapted from the moving book-witness "Acquitted", by Alexandra Lange. The story of a mother of four children, which is found in March 2012 in the dock of the foundations of Douai for the murder of her husband. How does a woman manage to kill the father of her children with a knife? During the three days of the trial, panting narrative takes us into the daily life of Alexandra, a mother that the society has failed to protect, neither she nor her children from the control of a monster she has loved. Through this incident that made headlines and upset the public, an event movie that raises the question of the balance of justice. Will she be heard?

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 26, 2015 10 years ago
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Runtime 1h 38m 98 minutes total
User Rating 7.7/10 Great (162 votes)
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Language French Original language
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Country France Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • TF1 Films Production

Frequently Asked Questions

What is L'Emprise about?

"L'emprise" is the story of a drama, adapted from the moving book-witness "Acquitted", by Alexandra Lange. The story of a mother of four children, which is found in March 2012 in the dock of the fo...

Who directed L'Emprise?

L'Emprise was directed by Claude-Michel Rome.

How long is L'Emprise?

L'Emprise has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).

When was L'Emprise released?

L'Emprise was released on January 26, 2015 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in L'Emprise?

The main cast of L'Emprise includes Odile Vuillemin, Fred Testot, Marc Lavoine, Lolita Chammah, Micky Sébastian.

Is L'Emprise worth watching?

L'Emprise has a user rating of 7.7/10 based on 162 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.