I Swear
Je le jure
Synopsis
Thirtysomething Marco goes through life without a compass. Employed at a Forbach recycling center, he finds comfort in alcohol. And a little with Madeleine, a mature woman with whom he secretly has a relationship. One day, he is drawn by lot to be a juror of Assisi. Incapable of discernment for himself, Marco will have to decide the life of a young arsonist accused of manslaughter.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Julien Ernwein
Fabio
Marie Pires-Masala
Marie
Marina Foïs
The President of the Assize Court
Louise Bourgoin
Julia
Souleymane Cissé
The accused
Sophie Guillemin
General Counsel
Hedi Zada
The Defense Lawyer
Micha Lescot
Paul
Emmanuel Salinger
Arnaud
Saadia Bentaïeb
Leila
Antonia Buresi
Isabelle
Eva Huault
Eva
Claude Aufaure
Claude
Rachid Yous
Sofiane
Abibatou Koné
The mother of the accused
Stéphane Lagarde
Lorenzo
Serge Bozon
The psychiatrist expert
Claire Burger
The medical-psychological expert
Release History & Theatrical Window
Les Arcs Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$386K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Samuel Theis
- Screenplay & Story
- Samuel Theis
- Original Title
- Je le jure
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Worldwide Gross
- $386K
- Production Studios
- Avenue B Productions, France 3 Cinéma, Canal+, Ciné+, France Télévisions, CNC, Région Grand Est, La Ville de Reims et de la Communauté urbaine du Grand Reims, Inspire Metz - Eurométropole de Metz, Cinémage 18, Cofinova 20, Cinecap 7, Indéfilms 12, Palatine Étoile 12, Cinéaxe 5
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Samuel Theis
Samuel Theis
Jonathan Ricquebourg
Esther Lowe, Nicolas Desmaison
Caroline Bonmarchand
Department Leadership Roster
Samuel Theis
Director
Samuel Theis
Writer
Jonathan Ricquebourg
Director of Photography
Mila Preli
Production Design
Caroline Bonmarchand
Producer
Esther Lowe
Editor
Nicolas Desmaison
Editor
Rachel Raoult
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for I Swear.
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Swear
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is I Swear about?
Thirtysomething Marco goes through life without a compass. Employed at a Forbach recycling center, he finds comfort in alcohol. And a little with Madeleine, a mature woman with whom he secretly has a relationship. One day, he is drawn by lot to be a juror of Assisi. Incapable of discernment for himself, Marco will have to decide the life of a young arsonist accused of manslaughter.
Who directed I Swear?
I Swear was directed by Samuel Theis.
Who stars in I Swear?
The principal cast of I Swear includes Julien Ernwein, Marie Pires-Masala, Marina Foïs, Louise Bourgoin, Souleymane Cissé.
When was I Swear released and how long is it?
I Swear was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
How much did I Swear make at the box office?
I Swear grossed $386K in worldwide ticket sales.