Play with the Devil – Becoming Zeal & Ardor
Synopsis
Zeal & Ardor catapults Swiss musician Manuel Gagneux from the underground to the world stage. Religion, racism, segregation and appropriation: Gagneux makes music against taboos. But being a leader against his will scares the introverted artist. Can he remix the game?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
58. Solothurner Filmtage
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Olivier Joliat, Matthias Willi
- Screenplay & Story
- Olivier Joliat, Matthias Willi
- Original Score
- Zeal & Ardor, Manuel Gagneux
- Original Title
- Play with the Devil – Becoming Zeal & Ardor
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- soap factory, Recycled TV, SRF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Olivier Joliat, Matthias Willi
Olivier Joliat, Matthias Willi
Zeal & Ardor, Manuel Gagneux
Matthias Willi
Christian Büttiker
Madeleine Corbat, Frank Matter
Department Leadership Roster
Matthias Willi
Director of Photography
Olivier Joliat
Writer
Olivier Joliat
Director
Matthias Willi
Director
Madeleine Corbat
Producer
Matthias Willi
Writer
Christian Büttiker
Editor
Frank Matter
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Play with the Devil – Becoming Zeal & Ardor.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Play with the Devil – Becoming Zeal & Ardor
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Play with the Devil – Becoming Zeal & Ardor about?
Zeal & Ardor catapults Swiss musician Manuel Gagneux from the underground to the world stage. Religion, racism, segregation and appropriation: Gagneux makes music against taboos. But being a leader against his will scares the introverted artist. Can he remix the game?
Who directed Play with the Devil – Becoming Zeal & Ardor?
Play with the Devil – Becoming Zeal & Ardor was directed by Olivier Joliat, Matthias Willi.
Who stars in Play with the Devil – Becoming Zeal & Ardor?
The principal cast of Play with the Devil – Becoming Zeal & Ardor includes Manuel Gagneux.
When was Play with the Devil – Becoming Zeal & Ardor released and how long is it?
Play with the Devil – Becoming Zeal & Ardor was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Play with the Devil – Becoming Zeal & Ardor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Play with the Devil – Becoming Zeal & Ardor was composed by Zeal & Ardor, Manuel Gagneux.