

Devil's Rope
Synopsis
The history of barbed wire, whose use dates back to the first settlers of the Wild West, always driven by their reckless and ruthless spirit of conquest and selfish ambition to leave their mark on wild lands; of its relationship with politics and mercantilism; of the perversion of the millenary relationship between men and animals; of the evolution of surveillance techniques. Fences and borders: the tragic tale of the enclosure of the world.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →John Stolhmann
Self - Farmer
Isaias Garcia
Self - Fencer
Arturo Ponce
Self - Fencer
Juan Garcia
Self - Fencer
Harold L. Hagemeier
Self - Barbed Wire Expert
Lanell Hagemeier
Self - Barbed Wire Expert
Renne Cano
Self - Razor Wire Inventor
Mike Wilson
Self - Human Rights Activist
David Garcia
Self - Human Rights Activist
Robin Reineke
Self - Anthropologist
Release History & Theatrical Window
DOK Leipzig
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sophie Bruneau
- Screenplay & Story
- Sophie Bruneau
- Original Title
- Devil's Rope
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- alteregofilms, Les Films du Nord, RTBF, Pictanovo, Le Fresnoy
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sophie Bruneau
Sophie Bruneau
Fiona Braillon, Rémon Fromont
Philippe Boucq
Department Leadership Roster
Sophie Bruneau
Director
Sophie Bruneau
Writer
Philippe Boucq
Editor
Fiona Braillon
Director of Photography
Rémon Fromont
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Devil's Rope
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Devil's Rope about?
The history of barbed wire, whose use dates back to the first settlers of the Wild West, always driven by their reckless and ruthless spirit of conquest and selfish ambition to leave their mark on wild lands; of its relationship with politics and mercantilism; of the perversion of the millenary relationship between men and animals; of the evolution of surveillance techniques. Fences and borders: the tragic tale of the enclosure of the world.
Who directed Devil's Rope?
Devil's Rope was directed by Sophie Bruneau.
Who stars in Devil's Rope?
The principal cast of Devil's Rope includes John Stolhmann, Isaias Garcia, Arturo Ponce, Juan Garcia, Harold L. Hagemeier.
When was Devil's Rope released and how long is it?
Devil's Rope was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.



















