The Vanishing
L'Effacement
Synopsis
Reda seemingly has a life of privilege in Algiers, in his late twenties still living at the family home, with a father who has arranged a job and a fiancée. Reda is eager to please, yet the more he tries the more he veers off course.
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The Vanishing / L'Effacement (2025) - Trailer (French)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-04-18
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival du film francophone d'Angoulême
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karim Moussaoui
- Screenplay & Story
- Karim Moussaoui, Maud Ameline
- Original Score
- Florencia Di Concilio
- Original Title
- L'Effacement
- Country of Origin
- Algeria, Germany, France, Tunisia
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Pelléas, NiKo Film, ARTE France Cinéma, Nomadis Images, Prolégomènes, ZDF/Arte, Red Sea Fund, Ad Vitam Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karim Moussaoui
Karim Moussaoui, Maud Ameline, Samir Toumi
Florencia Di Concilio
Kristy Baboul
Clément Pinteaux
Philippe Martin, David Thion
Department Leadership Roster
Karim Moussaoui
Director
Karim Moussaoui
Screenplay
Kristy Baboul
Director of Photography
Philippe Martin
Producer
Maud Ameline
Screenplay
David Thion
Producer
Elfie Carlier
Costume Design
Kareem Sultan
Visual Effects Supervisor
Florencia Di Concilio
Original Music Composer
Clément Pinteaux
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Vanishing
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Vanishing about?
Reda seemingly has a life of privilege in Algiers, in his late twenties still living at the family home, with a father who has arranged a job and a fiancée. Reda is eager to please, yet the more he tries the more he veers off course.
Who directed The Vanishing?
The Vanishing was directed by Karim Moussaoui.
Who stars in The Vanishing?
The principal cast of The Vanishing includes Samy Lechea, Zar Amir Ebrahimi, Hamid Amirouche, Djalila Kadi-Hanifi, Idir Chender.
When was The Vanishing released and how long is it?
The Vanishing was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Vanishing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Vanishing was composed by Florencia Di Concilio.