Those Facing Us
Originally released in 2001. Those Facing Us is a drama film. directed by Jean-Daniel Pollet.
Starring Michael Lonsdale, Valentine Vidal, and Alain Beigel
Synopsis
In a big isolated house, Mikael, a musician, is composing a psalm. A young woman, Linda, comes to retreive a suitcase belonging to Sébastien, her companion and Mikael's friend. It contains hundreds of photographs from all over the world. While he is travelling, Sébastien has asked Linda to organise the photographs with a view to an exhibition. Mikael invites Linda to reside with him. She accepts. That is the heart of the film – an intertwining of photographs which, juxtaposed by Linda, begin to speak. In parallel with this, Linda receives cassette-letters from Sébastien. A subtle relationship is established between Linda, the young debutante, and Mikael, the man of experience. Mikael goes off to direct his psalm, Linda stays alone. The walls become covered with photographs – wall of happiness, wall of misery – the fight between Good and Evil. Linda learns of the accidental death of Sébastien and stays alone.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Cauri Films
- ARTE France Cinéma
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Those Facing Us about?
In a big isolated house, Mikael, a musician, is composing a psalm. A young woman, Linda, comes to retreive a suitcase belonging to Sébastien, her companion and Mikael's friend. It contains hundred...
Who directed Those Facing Us?
Those Facing Us was directed by Jean-Daniel Pollet.
How long is Those Facing Us?
Those Facing Us has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Those Facing Us released?
Those Facing Us was released on September 26, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Those Facing Us?
The main cast of Those Facing Us includes Michael Lonsdale, Valentine Vidal, Alain Beigel, François Négret.