The Lost Boys
Le Paradis
Synopsis
In a youth correctional facility, Joe is preparing his return to society. But William’s arrival turns his desire for freedom into desire of another kind. Behind fences and cell walls, passions begin to play havoc with the need for liberty.
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Official UK Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-10-13
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Khalil Ben Gharbia
Joe
Julien de Saint Jean
William
Eye Haïdara
Sophie
Jonathan Couzinié
Ilyas
Samuel Di Napoli
César
Matéo Bastien
Tom
N’landu Lubansu
Yanis
Amine Hamidou
Fahd
Terry Ngoga
Tiago
Aurélien Vandenbeyvanghe
General Courses Teacher
Audrey D'Hulstère
Social Worker
Laurence Oltuski
Judge
David Leclercq
Prison Guard
Noémie Van Cauwelaert
Zoé / Educator
Marc-Elie Piedagnel
Pierre / Educator
Marc Gallo
Sports Teacher
Samir Asghir
Welding Teacher
Giovanni Vanhaerens
Carpentry Teacher
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne Queer Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 4, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zeno Graton
- Screenplay & Story
- Zeno Graton, Clara Bourreau
- Original Title
- Le Paradis
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Production Studios
- Tarantula, Silex Films, Menuetto
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zeno Graton
Zeno Graton, Clara Bourreau
Olivier Boonjing
Arnaud Batog, Nobuo Coste
Priscilla Bertin, Judith Nora, Karim Cham, Valérie Bournonville, Joseph Rouschop
Department Leadership Roster
Olivier Boonjing
Director of Photography
Zeno Graton
Director
Zeno Graton
Screenplay
Clara Bourreau
Screenplay
Priscilla Bertin
Producer
Guillaume Orain Audooren
Production Design
Judith Nora
Producer
Tine Deseure
Costume Design
Valérie Bournonville
Producer
Joseph Rouschop
Producer
Olivier Bisback
Stunt Coordinator
Arnaud Batog
Editor
Nobuo Coste
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lost Boys
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What is The Lost Boys about?
In a youth correctional facility, Joe is preparing his return to society. But William’s arrival turns his desire for freedom into desire of another kind. Behind fences and cell walls, passions begin to play havoc with the need for liberty.
Who directed The Lost Boys?
The Lost Boys was directed by Zeno Graton.
Who stars in The Lost Boys?
The principal cast of The Lost Boys includes Khalil Ben Gharbia, Julien de Saint Jean, Eye Haïdara, Jonathan Couzinié, Samuel Di Napoli.
When was The Lost Boys released and how long is it?
The Lost Boys was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lost Boys?
The Lost Boys holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).