What It Takes
Ce qui restera
Synopsis
Gaspar, an obsessive theatre director, sees his work threatening his relationship with Lola, who dreams of making a living from her music but is gradually giving up hope. Meanwhile, Victor, his childhood friend, who is involved in drug trafficking, is caught up in a disturbing series of murders.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Hugo Schnitzler
Gaspar
Maelia Ruiz
Lola
Sylvain Gautier
Victor
Aldéric Demay
Père de Lola
Isorée Dupuy
Coralie
Antoine Jumeau
David
Eliot Coupy
Harold
Julien Giraud
Hugo
Luka Arnovic
Le Basque
Élisa Réchiniac
Eve
Dorian Borjas
Petit frère
Clara Brettes
Prostituée
Angélique Marie
Alex
Maxence Mataud
Policier 1
Titouan Monnier
Policier 2
Renard
Policier 3
Armelle Dufau
Femme de l'hôtel
Frédéric Lacan
Jury 1
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zian Palau
- Screenplay & Story
- Zian Palau
- Original Title
- Ce qui restera
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- CQR FILM
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zian Palau
Zian Palau
Zian Palau
Department Leadership Roster
Zian Palau
Director
Zian Palau
Writer
Zian Palau
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About What It Takes
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What is What It Takes about?
Gaspar, an obsessive theatre director, sees his work threatening his relationship with Lola, who dreams of making a living from her music but is gradually giving up hope. Meanwhile, Victor, his childhood friend, who is involved in drug trafficking, is caught up in a disturbing series of murders.
Who directed What It Takes?
What It Takes was directed by Zian Palau.
Who stars in What It Takes?
The principal cast of What It Takes includes Hugo Schnitzler, Maelia Ruiz, Sylvain Gautier, Aldéric Demay, Isorée Dupuy.
When was What It Takes released and how long is it?
What It Takes was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for What It Takes?
What It Takes holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).