Departure
Synopsis
An English mother and her teenage son spend a week preparing the sale of their remote holiday house in the South of France. Fifteen-year-old Elliot struggles with his dawning sexuality and an increasing alienation from his mother, Beatrice. She in turn is confronted by the realisation that her marriage to his father, Philip, has grown loveless and the life she knows is coming to an end. When an enigmatic local teenager, Clément, quietly enters their lives, both mother and son are compelled to confront their desires and, finally, each other.
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Departure TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-12-21
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Dinard Festival of British Cinema
Festival / Special Debut
November 28, 2016
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Steggall
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Steggall
- Original Score
- Jools Scott
- Original Title
- Departure
- Country of Origin
- France, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Motion Group Pictures, BFI, Amaro Films, Connectic Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Steggall
Andrew Steggall
Jools Scott
Brian Fawcett
Dounia Sichov
Cora Palfrey, Guillaume Tobo, Pietro Greppi
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew Steggall
Writer
Andrew Steggall
Director
Cora Palfrey
Producer
Guillaume Tobo
Producer
Dounia Sichov
Editor
Brian Fawcett
Director of Photography
Holly Waddington
Costume Design
Pietro Greppi
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Departure
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What is Departure about?
An English mother and her teenage son spend a week preparing the sale of their remote holiday house in the South of France. Fifteen-year-old Elliot struggles with his dawning sexuality and an increasing alienation from his mother, Beatrice. She in turn is confronted by the realisation that her marriage to his father, Philip, has grown loveless and the life she knows is coming to an end. When an enigmatic local teenager, Clément, quietly enters their lives, both mother and son are compelled to confront their desires and, finally, each other.
Who directed Departure?
Departure was directed by Andrew Steggall.
Who stars in Departure?
The principal cast of Departure includes Juliet Stevenson, Alex Lawther, Phénix Brossard, Finbar Lynch, Niamh Cusack.
When was Departure released and how long is it?
Departure was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Departure?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Departure was composed by Jools Scott.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Departure?
Departure holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).