Justin the Just
Justin le Juste
Synopsis
France, World War I. Justin (Alban Ivanov), an illiterate peasant farmer is enrolled in French army. Knowing nothing of the World or the War, Justin finds himself on the front without understanding why he must kill men he’s never met. Naïve and open minded, Justin will cross the path of a German pilot and a Senegalese soldier, escape a prisoner camp and start a mutiny to prevent his fellow comrades to risk their lives. Through his journey Justin will question the absurdity of war, make lifetime friends and inspire many…
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My Very First World War / Justin le juste (2026) - Trailer (English Subs)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-08-07
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Angoulême Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eric Barbier
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Barbier, Jean Pompougnac
- Original Title
- Justin le Juste
- Country of Origin
- France, Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Vertigo Productions, SCOPE Pictures, SND, France 2 Cinéma, RTBF, BeTV & Orange, Gorilles Production, 2001 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eric Barbier
Eric Barbier, Jean Pompougnac
Thierry Arbogast
Department Leadership Roster
Eric Barbier
Director
Thierry Arbogast
Director of Photography
Eric Barbier
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Justin the Just
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What is Justin the Just about?
France, World War I. Justin (Alban Ivanov), an illiterate peasant farmer is enrolled in French army. Knowing nothing of the World or the War, Justin finds himself on the front without understanding why he must kill men he’s never met. Naïve and open minded, Justin will cross the path of a German pilot and a Senegalese soldier, escape a prisoner camp and start a mutiny to prevent his fellow comrades to risk their lives. Through his journey Justin will question the absurdity of war, make lifetime friends and inspire many…
Who directed Justin the Just?
Justin the Just was directed by Eric Barbier.
Who stars in Justin the Just?
The principal cast of Justin the Just includes Alban Ivanov, Alexandra Lamy, Birane Ba, Thierry Hancisse, Stéphane De Groodt.
When was Justin the Just released and how long is it?
Justin the Just was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Is Justin the Just based on a book or true story?
Justin the Just is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jean Pompougnac".