Directed by Micha Wald
In this epic adventure of vengeance, betrayal and love set in 1856, four young men (two pairs of brothers) cross paths in the savage wilderness of Eastern Europe.
The handsome, charismatic Jakub (Adrien Jolivet) and his fragile younger brother Vladimir (Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet) are swimming in a river one day, when the powerful and clever Roman (Grégoire Colin) and his nimble, younger brother Elias (François-René Dupont) sneak up and steal their horses. The deadly aftermath leads to a merciless manhunt and a most unexpected conclusion.
Offering a terrific showcase of some of France’s best young acting talent, the film stars Grégoire Colin of Claire Denis’ BEAU TRAVAIL and Catherine Breillat’s SEX IS COMEDY, Adrien Jolivet of Gaël Morel’s APRES LUI (AFTER HIM), Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet of André Techiné’s STRAYED, and exciting newcomer François-René Dupont.
Colin, Jolivet and Leprince-Ringuet have all been nominated for “Most Promising Young Actor” in the César Awards (France’s equivalent of the Academy Awards®).
Belgium, France, Canada / 85 min. / in French
with English & Spanish subtitles
WINNER - JURY PRIZE
FRANCOPHONE film festival, ATHENS, GREECE
NOMINEE - New voices / new visions award
PALM springs international film festival
“A good old-fashioned revenge picture! A treat!”
Bernard Besserglik, THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
“Epic! Tthere's a great deal of nature, of physicality in this film, presented with a striking combination of painterly and visceral appeal.”
Sandra Hebron, LONDON FILM FESTIVAL
“A ruthlessly efficient, thinking person's action film. A wonder to behold!”
David Gorgos, PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
“Handsome young lads riding horses, frolicking in streams and wielding not-so-blunt instruments!”
Lisa Nesselson, VARIETY
“Raw! Striking! Very effective!”
Gary Kramer, PHILADELPHIA GAY NEWS
“Faultless casting carries the film on the shoulders of the young actors, who merit a collective tip of the hat!”
Olivier Séguret, LIBÉRATION
“Adrien Jolivet and Grégoire Colin... are remarkable!”
Alain Lorfevre, LA LIBRE BELGIQUE
 Director's short film "Alice and Me"
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2008
Philadephia International Film Festival
2008
Istanbul International Film Festival
2008
Tiburon International Film Festival
2008
Palm Springs International Film Festival
2007
Festival of New Cinema Montréal
2007
London Film Festival
2007
Stockholm Film Festival
2007
Pusan International Film Festival
2007
Cannes International Film Festival (World Premiere)
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