Forsaken
L'Abandon
Synopsis
Everyone knows the name of Samuel Paty, but few people really know his story. On October 16, 2020, Samuel Paty, professor of History-Geography, was murdered at the end of his college. In the light of investigations and trials, this film looks back on his last eleven days, and the gear that led to his tragic death.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 4, 2026
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincent Garenq
- Screenplay & Story
- Vincent Garenq, Alexis Abdelkrim Kebbas
- Original Score
- Nicolas Errèra
- Original Title
- L'Abandon
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Outside Films, Les Films du Kiosque, France 3 Cinéma, uMedia, UGC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincent Garenq
Vincent Garenq, Alexis Abdelkrim Kebbas, Mickaëlle Paty, Stéphane Simon
Nicolas Errèra
Renaud Chassaing
Department Leadership Roster
Vincent Garenq
Director
Vincent Garenq
Screenplay
Alexis Abdelkrim Kebbas
Screenplay
Renaud Chassaing
Director of Photography
Nicolas Errèra
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Forsaken
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Forsaken about?
Everyone knows the name of Samuel Paty, but few people really know his story. On October 16, 2020, Samuel Paty, professor of History-Geography, was murdered at the end of his college. In the light of investigations and trials, this film looks back on his last eleven days, and the gear that led to his tragic death.
Who directed Forsaken?
Forsaken was directed by Vincent Garenq.
Who stars in Forsaken?
The principal cast of Forsaken includes Antoine Reinartz, Emmanuelle Bercot, Nedjim Bouizzoul, Emma Boumali, Azize Kabouche.
When was Forsaken released and how long is it?
Forsaken was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Forsaken?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Forsaken was composed by Nicolas Errèra.
Is Forsaken based on a book or true story?
Forsaken is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stéphane Simon".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Forsaken?
Forsaken holds official age classifications: FR: TP.