The Assistant
La Volante
Synopsis
With his wife in labor, father-to-be Thomas (Malik Zidi) speeds to the hospital, and in the process, accidentally kills a young man on the road. That death sets into motion events that will change everyone’s lives forever, including the young man’s mother Marie-France (Nathalie Baye), who cannot recover from the trauma. Nine years later, Marie-France takes a job as Thomas’s secretary without him knowing about her connection to his past. As Marie-France’s maternal rage reaches tragic proportions, she insinuates herself into his life, his work and his family in this classic thriller à la Hitchcock.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Champs-Élysées Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicolas Bonilauri, Christophe Ali
- Screenplay & Story
- Christophe Ali
- Original Title
- La Volante
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Artémis Productions, Tarantula, Cinéma Defacto
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicolas Bonilauri, Christophe Ali
Christophe Ali
Donato Rotunno, Patrick Quinet, Sophie Erbs
Department Leadership Roster
Nicolas Bonilauri
Director
Christophe Ali
Director
Christophe Ali
Writer
Donato Rotunno
Producer
Patrick Quinet
Producer
Sophie Erbs
Producer
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What is The Assistant about?
With his wife in labor, father-to-be Thomas (Malik Zidi) speeds to the hospital, and in the process, accidentally kills a young man on the road. That death sets into motion events that will change everyone’s lives forever, including the young man’s mother Marie-France (Nathalie Baye), who cannot recover from the trauma. Nine years later, Marie-France takes a job as Thomas’s secretary without him knowing about her connection to his past. As Marie-France’s maternal rage reaches tragic proportions, she insinuates herself into his life, his work and his family in this classic thriller à la Hitchcock.
Who directed The Assistant?
The Assistant was directed by Nicolas Bonilauri, Christophe Ali.
Who stars in The Assistant?
The principal cast of The Assistant includes Nathalie Baye, Malik Zidi, Johan Leysen, Sabrina Seyvecou, Hervé Sogne.
When was The Assistant released and how long is it?
The Assistant was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.