Calvaire
“Some people would kill for company.”
Synopsis
A few days before Christmas, traveling entertainer Marc Stevens is stuck at nightfall in a remote wood in the swampy Hautes Fagnes region of Liège when his van breaks down. An odd chap who's looking for a lost dog then leads Marc to a shuttered inn.
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Official Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-03-10
Top Cast
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Laurent Lucas
Marc Stevens
Jackie Berroyer
M. Bartel
Jean-Luc Couchard
Boris
Philippe Nahon
Robert Orton
Philippe Grand'Henry
Tomas Orton
Jo Prestia
Fermier Mylène
Marc Lefebvre
Lucien
Alfred David
Roland
Alain Delaunois
Géant
Brigitte Lahaie
Mademoiselle Vicky
Gigi Coursigny
Madame Langhoff
Vincent Cahay
Stan Le Pianiste
Johan Meys
Rosto
Romain Protat
Figurant dans le bar
Damien Waselle
Figurant dans le bar
Release History & Theatrical Window
Brussels Cinédécouvertes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 11, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 3, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fabrice Du Welz
- Screenplay & Story
- Fabrice Du Welz, Romain Protat
- Original Score
- Vincent Cahay
- Original Title
- Calvaire
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France, Luxembourg
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- The Film, StudioCanal, La Parti Production, Tarantula
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fabrice Du Welz
Fabrice Du Welz, Romain Protat
Vincent Cahay
Benoît Debie
Sabine Hubeaux
Michaël Gentile, Vincent Tavier, Eddy Géradon-Luyckx
Department Leadership Roster
Fabrice Du Welz
Director
Benoît Debie
Director of Photography
Michaël Gentile
Producer
Vincent Tavier
Producer
Fabrice Du Welz
Writer
Romain Protat
Writer
Eddy Géradon-Luyckx
Producer
Vincent Cahay
Original Music Composer
Sabine Hubeaux
Editor
Manu de Meulemeester
Production Design
Geraldine Picron
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Calvaire
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What is Calvaire about?
A few days before Christmas, traveling entertainer Marc Stevens is stuck at nightfall in a remote wood in the swampy Hautes Fagnes region of Liège when his van breaks down. An odd chap who's looking for a lost dog then leads Marc to a shuttered inn.
Who directed Calvaire?
Calvaire was directed by Fabrice Du Welz.
Who stars in Calvaire?
The principal cast of Calvaire includes Laurent Lucas, Jackie Berroyer, Jean-Luc Couchard, Philippe Nahon, Philippe Grand'Henry.
When was Calvaire released and how long is it?
Calvaire was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Calvaire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Calvaire was composed by Vincent Cahay.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Calvaire?
Calvaire holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).