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Borderline

Synopsis

Borderline, a film version of the novels Borderline and La Brèche, tells the story of Kiki at various stages of her life. With her mother institutionalized, she is raised by her grandmother, where left to her own devices, she takes refuge in school. Her life before 30 is a far cry from fairy-tale. Sex and alcohol are her only outlets and her daily reality. She goes through men one after another.

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

TV

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Lyne Charlebois
Screenplay & Story
Lyne Charlebois, Marie-Sissi Labrèche
Original Score
Benoit Jutras
Original Title
Borderline
Country of Origin
Canada
Spoken Languages
French
Runtime
1h 50m
Production Studios
Max Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Lyne Charlebois

Screenplay & Story

Lyne Charlebois, Marie-Sissi Labrèche

Original Score & Music

Benoit Jutras

Director of Photography

Steve Asselin

Film Editing

Yvann Thibaudeau

Producers

Luc Vandal, Roger Frappier

Department Leadership Roster

Lyne Charlebois

Lyne Charlebois

Director

Lyne Charlebois

Lyne Charlebois

Screenplay

Marie-Sissi Labrèche

Screenplay

Luc Vandal

Producer

Roger Frappier

Roger Frappier

Producer

Yvann Thibaudeau

Yvann Thibaudeau

Editor

Benoit Jutras

Original Music Composer

Steve Asselin

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Borderline.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Borderline

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Borderline about?

Borderline, a film version of the novels Borderline and La Brèche, tells the story of Kiki at various stages of her life. With her mother institutionalized, she is raised by her grandmother, where left to her own devices, she takes refuge in school. Her life before 30 is a far cry from fairy-tale. Sex and alcohol are her only outlets and her daily reality. She goes through men one after another.

Who directed Borderline?

Borderline was directed by Lyne Charlebois.

Who stars in Borderline?

The principal cast of Borderline includes Isabelle Blais, Angèle Coutu, Sylvie Drapeau, Pierre-Luc Brillant, Marie-Chantal Perron.

When was Borderline released and how long is it?

Borderline was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.

Who composed the musical score for Borderline?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Borderline was composed by Benoit Jutras.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Borderline?

Borderline holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).