The Dissident
Synopsis
Fall, Nantes. Hua Liu, a 60-year-old Chinese woman, is assisted by her daughter to obtain a long-stay visa and retire with her family, especially Paul (8), her grandson whom she has recently met.. A committed poet, she gives a clandestine reading in a Chinese restaurant. On that day, a man in a suit confiscates all her books. After picking up Paul from school, she is summoned by a mysterious office to retrieve "an important document."
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival Internacional De Cine De Huesca
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicolas Vimenet
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicolas Vimenet
- Original Score
- Olivier Militon
- Original Title
- The Dissident
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, French
- Runtime
- 22m
- Production Studios
- Le Petite Ellipse
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicolas Vimenet
Nicolas Vimenet
Olivier Militon
Paloma Pineda
Jean Costa
Department Leadership Roster
Nicolas Vimenet
Director
Jean Costa
Editor
Paloma Pineda
Director of Photography
Olivier Militon
Original Music Composer
Nicolas Vimenet
Writer
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Dissident.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dissident
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Dissident about?
Fall, Nantes. Hua Liu, a 60-year-old Chinese woman, is assisted by her daughter to obtain a long-stay visa and retire with her family, especially Paul (8), her grandson whom she has recently met.. A committed poet, she gives a clandestine reading in a Chinese restaurant. On that day, a man in a suit confiscates all her books. After picking up Paul from school, she is summoned by a mysterious office to retrieve "an important document."
Who directed The Dissident?
The Dissident was directed by Nicolas Vimenet.
Who stars in The Dissident?
The principal cast of The Dissident includes Heling Li, Daniel Tyliann, Chen Lili, Arnaud de Montlivault, Wong Wing.
When was The Dissident released and how long is it?
The Dissident was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Dissident?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dissident was composed by Olivier Militon.