Astragal
L'Astragale
Synopsis
On a night of April 1957, Albertine, a brillant and rebel 19-year-old girl, jumps from the wall of the prison where she’s serving a sentence for a holdup. In her fall, a bone from her ankle breaks: the astragal. She is rescued by Julien, a justice fugitive, and so is born a burning passion between them. He takes her to Paris and hides her. But while he leads his gangster life here and there, the young woman struggles for her freedom and against the wounds inflicted by Julien’s absence, and writes poetry.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Zurich Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brigitte Sy
- Screenplay & Story
- Serge Le Péron, Brigitte Sy, Albertine Sarrazin
- Original Score
- Béatrice Thiriet
- Original Title
- L'Astragale
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Alfama Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brigitte Sy
Serge Le Péron, Brigitte Sy, Albertine Sarrazin
Béatrice Thiriet
Frédéric Serve
Julie Dupré
Paulo Branco
Department Leadership Roster
Brigitte Sy
Director
Serge Le Péron
Writer
Brigitte Sy
Writer
Frédéric Serve
Director of Photography
Julie Dupré
Editor
Paulo Branco
Producer
Françoise Arnaud
Production Design
Françoise Arnaud
Costume Design
Béatrice Thiriet
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Astragal
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Astragal about?
On a night of April 1957, Albertine, a brillant and rebel 19-year-old girl, jumps from the wall of the prison where she’s serving a sentence for a holdup. In her fall, a bone from her ankle breaks: the astragal. She is rescued by Julien, a justice fugitive, and so is born a burning passion between them. He takes her to Paris and hides her. But while he leads his gangster life here and there, the young woman struggles for her freedom and against the wounds inflicted by Julien’s absence, and writes poetry.
Who directed Astragal?
Astragal was directed by Brigitte Sy.
Who stars in Astragal?
The principal cast of Astragal includes Leïla Bekhti, Reda Kateb, Esther Garrel, India Hair, Jean-Benoît Ugeux.
When was Astragal released and how long is it?
Astragal was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Astragal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Astragal was composed by Béatrice Thiriet.
Is Astragal based on a book or true story?
Astragal is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Albertine Sarrazin".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Astragal?
Astragal holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).