Barrage
“Mother and daughter... everything is possible in the name of love and affection.”
Synopsis
After ten years abroad, Catherine returns to Luxembourg, to catch up with her daughter Alba, brought up by Catherine’s mother Elisabeth. Alba is cold and distant with this stranger showing up unexpectedly in her life, so is Elisabeth, keen to keep her protégée to herself. One day, Catherine cannot take it anymore. She kidnaps Alba and takes her on a trip to a lake up North. Begins an unsettling journey into the puzzling world of motherly love, only to find out that sometimes the true opponent is yourself.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Laura Schroeder
- Screenplay & Story
- Laura Schroeder, Marie Nimier
- Original Title
- Barrage
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France, Luxembourg
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Entre Chien et Loup, Red Lion, MACT Productions, Proximus, La Wallonie, Film Fund Luxembourg, BNP Paribas Fortis
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Laura Schroeder
Laura Schroeder, Marie Nimier
Hélène Louvart
Damien Keyeux
Jeanne Geiben, Pol Cruchten, Sébastien Delloye, Sebastian Schelenz
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Kongs
Visual Effects Supervisor
Laura Schroeder
Director
Laura Schroeder
Writer
Marie Nimier
Writer
Hélène Louvart
Director of Photography
Jeanne Geiben
Producer
Pol Cruchten
Producer
Damien Keyeux
Editor
Christina Schaffer
Production Design
Uli Simon
Costume Design
Sébastien Delloye
Producer
Sebastian Schelenz
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Barrage
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Barrage about?
After ten years abroad, Catherine returns to Luxembourg, to catch up with her daughter Alba, brought up by Catherine’s mother Elisabeth. Alba is cold and distant with this stranger showing up unexpectedly in her life, so is Elisabeth, keen to keep her protégée to herself. One day, Catherine cannot take it anymore. She kidnaps Alba and takes her on a trip to a lake up North. Begins an unsettling journey into the puzzling world of motherly love, only to find out that sometimes the true opponent is yourself.
Who directed Barrage?
Barrage was directed by Laura Schroeder.
Who stars in Barrage?
The principal cast of Barrage includes Lolita Chammah, Themis Pauwels, Isabelle Huppert, Elsa Houben, Luc Schiltz.
When was Barrage released and how long is it?
Barrage was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.