Sanctuary
Sanctuaire
Synopsis
In the mid-1980s, the GAL, a Spanish paramilitary group, pursues and assassinates members of the terrorist gang ETA who have taken refuge in the sanctuary they have created in the south of France. Grégoire Fortin, advisor to the French Minister of Justice, and Domingo 'Txomin' Iturbe, leader of ETA, are forced to negotiate in order to find a solution to the violence that plagues the region.
Top Cast
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Jérémie Renier
Grégoire Fortin
Àlex Brendemühl
Txomin
Juana Acosta
María (Yoyes)
Rubén Ochandiano
Mutiko
François Marthouret
Robert Badinter
Michel Bompoil
Christian Chevalier
Vincent Ozanon
Gauthier
Josean Bengoetxea
Joseba
Patxi Santamaría
Antxón
Felix Arkarazo
Jon
Jon Mikel Rueda Arana
Roldán
Eneko Sagardoy
Peio
Arkaitz Gartziandia
Iñaki
Iosu Florentino
Izura
Javier Barandiarán
Santi
Eric Bougnon
Frank
Benjamin Penemaria
Jacky
Lolo Herrero
José Barrionuevo
Release History & Theatrical Window
Málaga Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Olivier Masset-Depasse
- Screenplay & Story
- Olivier Masset-Depasse, Pierre Erwan Guillaume, Xabi Molia
- Original Score
- Frédéric Vercheval
- Original Title
- Sanctuaire
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Basque, French, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Versus Production, Kowalski Films, Mod Producciones, Haut et Court, BeTV, Canal+ España, Ciné+, EiTB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Olivier Masset-Depasse
Olivier Masset-Depasse, Pierre Erwan Guillaume, Xabi Molia, Quitterie Duhurt-Gausserès
Frédéric Vercheval
Tommaso Fiorilli
Damien Keyeux
Quitterie Duhurt-Gausserès, Jimmy Desmarais, Barbara Letellier
Department Leadership Roster
Olivier Masset-Depasse
Screenplay
Pierre Erwan Guillaume
Screenplay
Xabi Molia
Screenplay
Philippe Guégan
Stunt Coordinator
Olivier Masset-Depasse
Director
Quitterie Duhurt-Gausserès
Producer
Jimmy Desmarais
Producer
Barbara Letellier
Producer
Tommaso Fiorilli
Director of Photography
Damien Keyeux
Editor
William Abello
Production Design
Frédéric Vercheval
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Sanctuary.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sanctuary
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sanctuary about?
In the mid-1980s, the GAL, a Spanish paramilitary group, pursues and assassinates members of the terrorist gang ETA who have taken refuge in the sanctuary they have created in the south of France. Grégoire Fortin, advisor to the French Minister of Justice, and Domingo 'Txomin' Iturbe, leader of ETA, are forced to negotiate in order to find a solution to the violence that plagues the region.
Who directed Sanctuary?
Sanctuary was directed by Olivier Masset-Depasse.
Who stars in Sanctuary?
The principal cast of Sanctuary includes Jérémie Renier, Àlex Brendemühl, Juana Acosta, Rubén Ochandiano, François Marthouret.
When was Sanctuary released and how long is it?
Sanctuary was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Sanctuary?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sanctuary was composed by Frédéric Vercheval.