The Great Game
Le Grand Jeu
Synopsis
Pierre Blum, 40, is a writer who had his time of glory in the early 2000s. One evening, on a casino terrace, he meets Joseph Paskin. This mysterious man, charismatic and manipulative, is influential in the world of politics and persuades Pierre to take on a strange mission that takes him back to a past he’d prefer to forget, and puts his life in danger. In the middle of all this, Pierre falls in love with Laura, a young extreme-left activist. But in this world of subterfuge, who can really be trusted?
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THE GREAT GAME - Official Trailer #1Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-04-07
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Melvil Poupaud
Pierre Blum
André Dussollier
Joseph Paskin
Clémence Poésy
Laura Haydon
Sophie Cattani
Caroline
Nicolas Wanczycki
L'homme à l'oreillette
Gavino Dessi
Marco Scavarda
Antoine Chappey
Copeau
Audrey Bastien
Jeune fille librairie
Camille Constantin
Stagiaire Caroline
Jonathan Boudina
Yvan
Arturo Giusi
Lou Chauvain
Lorca
Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 19, 2016
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicolas Pariser
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicolas Pariser
- Original Score
- Benoît de Villeneuve, Benjamin Morando
- Original Title
- Le Grand Jeu
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Bizibi, Les films du 10, ARTE France Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicolas Pariser
Nicolas Pariser
Benoît de Villeneuve, Benjamin Morando
Sébastien Buchmann
Léa Masson
Emmanuel Agneray
Department Leadership Roster
Nicolas Pariser
Screenplay
Emmanuel Agneray
Producer
Nicolas Pariser
Director
Benoît de Villeneuve
Original Music Composer
Sébastien Buchmann
Director of Photography
Nicolas de Boiscuillé
Production Design
Benjamin Morando
Original Music Composer
Anne-Sophie Gledhill
Costume Design
Léa Masson
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great Game
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What is The Great Game about?
Pierre Blum, 40, is a writer who had his time of glory in the early 2000s. One evening, on a casino terrace, he meets Joseph Paskin. This mysterious man, charismatic and manipulative, is influential in the world of politics and persuades Pierre to take on a strange mission that takes him back to a past he’d prefer to forget, and puts his life in danger. In the middle of all this, Pierre falls in love with Laura, a young extreme-left activist. But in this world of subterfuge, who can really be trusted?
Who directed The Great Game?
The Great Game was directed by Nicolas Pariser.
Who stars in The Great Game?
The principal cast of The Great Game includes Melvil Poupaud, André Dussollier, Clémence Poésy, Sophie Cattani, Nicolas Wanczycki.
When was The Great Game released and how long is it?
The Great Game was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Great Game?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Great Game was composed by Benoît de Villeneuve, Benjamin Morando.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Great Game?
The Great Game holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).