An Urban Allegory
Allégorie Citadine
Synopsis
A ballet dancer is late for an audition for a show inspired by Plato's Allegory of the Cave. She arrives with her seven-year-old son, Jay, and begs the director to give her a chance.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-12-20
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Naïm El Kaldaoui
Jay
Lyna Khoudri
Jay's Mother
Leos Carax
The Director
Félix Martinez
Assistant Director
Jade Barkati Martial
Ballerina
Lucie Fenwick
Ballerina
Amélie de Figueiredo
Ballerina
Alexia Giordano
Ballerina
Tramayne Johnson-Pauillac
Ballerina
Maharu Kumakawa
Ballerina
Sakiko Oishi
Ballerina
Emilie Pria
Ballerina
Alexia Lunel
Nurse
Anicet Boule
Old Man in Bench
Bertrand Quoniam
Old Man in Bench
Hiep Tran-Nghia
Old Man in Bench
Sarah Henochsberg
Female Young Lover
Victor Bonnel
Male Young Lover
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 20, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alice Rohrwacher, JR
- Screenplay & Story
- Alice Rohrwacher
- Original Score
- Thomas Bangalter
- Original Title
- Allégorie Citadine
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Studios
- Ad Vitam Production, Social Animals, ARTE France Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alice Rohrwacher, JR
Alice Rohrwacher, JR, Plato
Thomas Bangalter
Daria D'Antonio
Nelly Quettier
Marc Azoulay, Pierre-François Piet, Alexandra Henochsberg
Department Leadership Roster
Alice Rohrwacher
Director
JR
Director
Alice Rohrwacher
Screenplay
Daria D'Antonio
Director of Photography
JR
Writer
Marc Azoulay
Producer
Nelly Quettier
Editor
Pierre-François Piet
Producer
Alexandra Henochsberg
Producer
Santo Krappmann
Production Design
Isabelle Pannetier
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About An Urban Allegory
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What is An Urban Allegory about?
A ballet dancer is late for an audition for a show inspired by Plato's Allegory of the Cave. She arrives with her seven-year-old son, Jay, and begs the director to give her a chance.
Who directed An Urban Allegory?
An Urban Allegory was directed by Alice Rohrwacher, JR.
Who stars in An Urban Allegory?
The principal cast of An Urban Allegory includes Naïm El Kaldaoui, Lyna Khoudri, Leos Carax, Félix Martinez, Jade Barkati Martial.
When was An Urban Allegory released and how long is it?
An Urban Allegory was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 21m.
Who composed the musical score for An Urban Allegory?
The original motion picture soundtrack for An Urban Allegory was composed by Thomas Bangalter.
Is An Urban Allegory based on a book or true story?
An Urban Allegory is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Plato".
What is the age rating and content advisory for An Urban Allegory?
An Urban Allegory holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).