After the Sun
Après le Soleil
Synopsis
In the 1980s, a family of Algerian origin set off from Parisian Suburb Asnières-sur-Seine in France towards Marseille to take the ferry to Algeria. Lydia is spending her first summer without her big sister, who has just gotten married. The father promises his children that they will discover a wonderful country that he has always been homesick for. In the rickety vehicle they are travelling in, there is an atmosphere of joy and excitement, freedom and nostalgia. But the mood in the small, cramped van quickly turns negative as the father becomes more and more annoyed and patriarchal the closer they get to their destination.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes International Film Festival (Director's Fortnight)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rayane Mcirdi
- Screenplay & Story
- Rayane Mcirdi
- Original Title
- Après le Soleil
- Country of Origin
- Algeria, Belgium, France
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- Malfamé, Contemporaine de Nîmes, T2G Théâtre de Gennevilliers, 2HORLOGES, ARTE, Institut Français d'Algérie, Rubis Mécénat Foundation, Galerie Anne Barrault, Ateliers Médicis
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rayane Mcirdi
Rayane Mcirdi, Nouria Mcirdi, Fatna Mahli, Jamila Hammane, Najia Zerguit
Simi Beniamino
Mila Olivier
Walid Bekhti, Sherianne Bekhti, Yannis Zaccharie Bekhti
Department Leadership Roster
Rayane Mcirdi
Director
Rayane Mcirdi
Screenplay
Walid Bekhti
Producer
Sherianne Bekhti
Producer
Yannis Zaccharie Bekhti
Producer
Mila Olivier
Editor
Simi Beniamino
Director of Photography
Jade Ton-That
Costume Design
Marion Schultz
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for After the Sun.
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Frequently Asked Questions About After the Sun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is After the Sun about?
In the 1980s, a family of Algerian origin set off from Parisian Suburb Asnières-sur-Seine in France towards Marseille to take the ferry to Algeria. Lydia is spending her first summer without her big sister, who has just gotten married. The father promises his children that they will discover a wonderful country that he has always been homesick for. In the rickety vehicle they are travelling in, there is an atmosphere of joy and excitement, freedom and nostalgia. But the mood in the small, cramped van quickly turns negative as the father becomes more and more annoyed and patriarchal the closer they get to their destination.
Who directed After the Sun?
After the Sun was directed by Rayane Mcirdi.
Who stars in After the Sun?
The principal cast of After the Sun includes Bellamine Abdelmalek, Sonia Faïdi, Flore Hamidani, Romane Oukhemanou, Yanis Hamidani.
When was After the Sun released and how long is it?
After the Sun was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 25m.