The Skates
Les Patins
Synopsis
An adolescent girl’s figure skating lesson becomes the latest battleground in the marital warfare between her parents in Halima Ouardiri’s piercing family drama.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 26, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$364K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Halima Ouardiri
- Screenplay & Story
- Halima Ouardiri
- Original Title
- Les Patins
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Budget
- $364K
- Production Studios
- Les Films de L'Autre
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Halima Ouardiri
Halima Ouardiri
Amine Berrada
Xi Feng
Halima Ouardiri
Department Leadership Roster
Halima Ouardiri
Director
Mathieu Lemay
Production Design
Halima Ouardiri
Producer
Amine Berrada
Director of Photography
Halima Ouardiri
Writer
Xi Feng
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Skates
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Skates about?
An adolescent girl’s figure skating lesson becomes the latest battleground in the marital warfare between her parents in Halima Ouardiri’s piercing family drama.
Who directed The Skates?
The Skates was directed by Halima Ouardiri.
Who stars in The Skates?
The principal cast of The Skates includes Mani Soleymanlou, Ines Feghouli Bozon, Sophie Cadieux, Sara Karel Chiasson.
When was The Skates released and how long is it?
The Skates was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 13m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Skates?
The Skates holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).