The Lifeline
La ligne de vie
Synopsis
24 December 1916. A truck carrying mail is stopped at a German checkpoint and riddled with bullets. Inside, a man lies dead. Another man and a woman, on a postal mission, claim innocence in the death of their companion and their presence in enemy territory. The radio that had been guiding them had apparently cut out, leaving them stranded in no man’s land. And so, on Christmas Eve 1916, a cross- examination begins to uncover the real reason why enemy postmen and couriers are in the trenches.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hugo Becker
- Screenplay & Story
- Hugo Becker
- Original Score
- Romain Trouillet
- Original Title
- La ligne de vie
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French, German
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Nouvelle Donne Productions, Paprika Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hugo Becker
Hugo Becker
Romain Trouillet
Tommaso Fiorilli
Julia Maby
Laurent Helas, Pierre-Emmanuel Fleurantin
Department Leadership Roster
Hugo Becker
Director
Laurent Helas
Producer
Pierre-Emmanuel Fleurantin
Producer
Hugo Becker
Writer
Tommaso Fiorilli
Director of Photography
Julia Maby
Editor
Eric Chapuis
Production Design
Philippe van Herwijnen
Production Design
Romain Trouillet
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Lifeline.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lifeline
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Lifeline about?
24 December 1916. A truck carrying mail is stopped at a German checkpoint and riddled with bullets. Inside, a man lies dead. Another man and a woman, on a postal mission, claim innocence in the death of their companion and their presence in enemy territory. The radio that had been guiding them had apparently cut out, leaving them stranded in no man’s land. And so, on Christmas Eve 1916, a cross- examination begins to uncover the real reason why enemy postmen and couriers are in the trenches.
Who directed The Lifeline?
The Lifeline was directed by Hugo Becker.
Who stars in The Lifeline?
The principal cast of The Lifeline includes Alexis Manenti, Jeanne Goursaud, Damien Jouillerot, Gilles Cohen, David Talbot.
When was The Lifeline released and how long is it?
The Lifeline was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lifeline?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lifeline was composed by Romain Trouillet.