Le Faux Soir
Synopsis
November 1943, German-occupied Belgium. In the face of grave danger if caught, the Independent Front, a Belgian resistance organization, publishes a spoof edition of Le Soir to satirize the German occupiers and the nation’s main propaganda-controlled newspaper. Le Faux Soir is considered the first act of media hacking in history.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Film Fest Gent
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michaël R. Roskam
- Screenplay & Story
- Michaël R. Roskam, Bernard Falaise, Domenico La Porta
- Original Score
- Christophe Chassol
- Original Title
- Le Faux Soir
- Country of Origin
- France, Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Production Studios
- Frakas Productions, Goodfellas, Rectangle Productions, Harbor Men Pictures, Anonymous Federation, RTL Belgium, RTL-TVi, RTL Play, BeTV & Orange, Proximus, Shelter Prod, Rossel, Le Soir
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michaël R. Roskam
Michaël R. Roskam, Bernard Falaise, Domenico La Porta
Christophe Chassol
Jordan Vanschel
Nelly Quettier
Jean-Yves Roubin, Alice Girard, Vincent Maraval, Michaël R. Roskam, Cassandre Warnauts
Department Leadership Roster
Michaël R. Roskam
Writer
Michaël R. Roskam
Director
Christophe Chassol
Original Music Composer
Jean-Yves Roubin
Producer
Bernard Falaise
Writer
Domenico La Porta
Writer
Alice Girard
Producer
Vincent Maraval
Producer
Michaël R. Roskam
Producer
Cassandre Warnauts
Producer
Nelly Quettier
Editor
Geert Paredis
Production Design
Dorothée Guiraud
Costume Design
Frédéric Lecointe
Stunt Coordinator
Pierre-Yves Rosoux
Stunt Coordinator
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Le Faux Soir
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What is Le Faux Soir about?
November 1943, German-occupied Belgium. In the face of grave danger if caught, the Independent Front, a Belgian resistance organization, publishes a spoof edition of Le Soir to satirize the German occupiers and the nation’s main propaganda-controlled newspaper. Le Faux Soir is considered the first act of media hacking in history.
Who directed Le Faux Soir?
Le Faux Soir was directed by Michaël R. Roskam.
Who stars in Le Faux Soir?
The principal cast of Le Faux Soir includes Arieh Worthalter, Mélanie Thierry, Karim Leklou, Mara Taquin, Bouli Lanners.
When was Le Faux Soir released and how long is it?
Le Faux Soir was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 2h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Le Faux Soir?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Le Faux Soir was composed by Christophe Chassol.