Low Life
Synopsis
A group of young people are organizing. One night, they face the police who came to evacuate an African squat. Carmen meets Hussain, a young afghan poet. Crazy in love, they don’t leave each other. But a curse hangs over the city, papers are carrying death, bodies are falling. Panicked at the idea that he could get arrested, Carmen forbids him to go out, and locks herself with him. Gradually, Hussain get the feeling that she is watching him…
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Release History & Theatrical Window
São Paulo International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elisabeth Perceval, Nicolas Klotz
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicolas Klotz, Elisabeth Perceval
- Original Title
- Low Life
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Maïa Films, Les Films du Losange, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elisabeth Perceval, Nicolas Klotz
Nicolas Klotz, Elisabeth Perceval
Hélène Louvart
Rose-Marie Lausson
Alain Guesnier
Department Leadership Roster
Elisabeth Perceval
Director
Nicolas Klotz
Writer
Nicolas Klotz
Director
Hélène Louvart
Director of Photography
Rose-Marie Lausson
Editor
Elisabeth Perceval
Writer
Alain Guesnier
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Low Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Low Life about?
A group of young people are organizing. One night, they face the police who came to evacuate an African squat. Carmen meets Hussain, a young afghan poet. Crazy in love, they don’t leave each other. But a curse hangs over the city, papers are carrying death, bodies are falling. Panicked at the idea that he could get arrested, Carmen forbids him to go out, and locks herself with him. Gradually, Hussain get the feeling that she is watching him…
Who directed Low Life?
Low Life was directed by Elisabeth Perceval, Nicolas Klotz.
Who stars in Low Life?
The principal cast of Low Life includes Camille Rutherford, Arash Naiman, Luc Chessel, Winson Calixte, Maud Wyler.
When was Low Life released and how long is it?
Low Life was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.