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Where Life Begins

June 16, 2022 1h 39m 5.5/10 (25 votes)

Released 4 years ago in 2022. Where Life Begins is a drama film. directed by Stéphane Freiss.

Starring Lou de Laâge, Riccardo Scamarcio, and Pierre-Henry Salfati

Synopsis

An ultra-orthodox Jewish family from Aix-les-Bains comes to a farm in southern Italy for a brief stay every year to carry out a sacred mission: harvesting citrons. Here Elio, the farm owner, meets Esther, the rabbi’s daughter, who is tired of the constraints imposed by her religion. Through this relationship, Esther will understand the importance of freedom and find her path, and, in the same way, Elio will find the peace he had lost for a long time.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 16, 2022 3 years ago
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Runtime 1h 39m 99 minutes total
User Rating 5.5/10 Mixed (25 votes)
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Language French Original language
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Country France + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • Vision Distribution
  • Babe Films
  • Indiana Production
  • Apulia Film Commission

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Where Life Begins about?

An ultra-orthodox Jewish family from Aix-les-Bains comes to a farm in southern Italy for a brief stay every year to carry out a sacred mission: harvesting citrons. Here Elio, the farm owner, meets ...

Who directed Where Life Begins?

Where Life Begins was directed by Stéphane Freiss.

How long is Where Life Begins?

Where Life Begins has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).

When was Where Life Begins released?

Where Life Begins was released on June 16, 2022 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Where Life Begins?

The main cast of Where Life Begins includes Lou de Laâge, Riccardo Scamarcio, Pierre-Henry Salfati, Sasson Gabai, Nicola Rignanese.