the prayer
Cedric kahn
Synopsis
To stop using drugs, twenty-two-year-old Thomas joins an isolated community in the mountains. Run by former drug addicts, the members overcome their addiction through prayer and work. Here Thomas discovers friendship, rules, love, and faith.
Scenario
Samuel Doux, Fanny Burdino, Cédric Kahn
Cast
Anthony Bajon, Damien Chapelle, Alex Bredemühl,
Louise Grinberg, Hanna Schygulla
Production
Les films du Worso, ARTE France cinéma,
Auvergne Rhône-Alpes Cinéma,
Tropdebonheur Productions,
Versus production (Belgique)
Financial partners
CNC (Avance sur Recettes), Soficas Cinécap, Cofinova 13, Indéfilms 6, Cinémage 12, Cinéventure 3
French distribution and international sales
Le Pacte
Broadcaster
Canal +, Ciné +, ARTE France
Genre
Drama
Release date
March 21st, 2018
Running time
107 min
Festivals and distinctions
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Berlinale 2018 - Silver bear for best actor - Anthony Bajon
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César 2019 - Nomination Meilleur Espoir - Anthony Bajon
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Prix Louis - Delluc -Finalist
