Ari
Synopsis
Right in the middle of a school inspector’s visit, Ari, a 27-year-old student teacher, collapses. Angry with him for being a failure, his father kicks him out of the house. Emotionally raw, and alone in the city, Ari reluctantly forces himself to rekindle his relationships with old friends. As his memories of the previous months successively ebb and flow, Ari discovers that other people aren’t doing as well as he imagined, and that perhaps he has been sleepwalking through his own life.
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Andranic Manet
Ari
Pascal Rénéric
Ari's Father
Théo Delezenne
Jonas
Ryad Ferrad
Ryad
Éva Lallier
Clara
Lomane de Dietrich
Aurore
Mikael-Don Giancarli
The Gardener
Clémence Coullon
Irène
Clyde Yeguete
Clyde
Claire Bodson
Inspector
Sophie Cattani
Ari's co-worker
Fabio Caron
Ari (as a child)
Audrey Bonnet
Ari's mother
Alphonse Scavo
Child on the bus
Shékina Mangatalle-Carey
Rosa
Isaure Bony Agoua
Child in the park
Melvil de Waegeneire
Melvil
Tom Menanteau
Jonas' friend
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Léonor Serraille
- Screenplay & Story
- Léonor Serraille
- Original Title
- Ari
- Country of Origin
- France, Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Geko Films, Blue Monday Productions, Wrong Men, ARTE France Cinéma, Pictanovo
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Léonor Serraille
Léonor Serraille
Sébastien Buchmann
Clémence Carré
Sandra da Fonseca, Grégoire Debailly
Department Leadership Roster
Léonor Serraille
Director
Léonor Serraille
Screenplay
Sébastien Buchmann
Director of Photography
Clémence Carré
Editor
Sandra da Fonseca
Producer
Grégoire Debailly
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Ari.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ari
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ari about?
Right in the middle of a school inspector’s visit, Ari, a 27-year-old student teacher, collapses. Angry with him for being a failure, his father kicks him out of the house. Emotionally raw, and alone in the city, Ari reluctantly forces himself to rekindle his relationships with old friends. As his memories of the previous months successively ebb and flow, Ari discovers that other people aren’t doing as well as he imagined, and that perhaps he has been sleepwalking through his own life.
Who directed Ari?
Ari was directed by Léonor Serraille.
Who stars in Ari?
The principal cast of Ari includes Andranic Manet, Pascal Rénéric, Théo Delezenne, Ryad Ferrad, Éva Lallier.
When was Ari released and how long is it?
Ari was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.