Blackout
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Synopsis
Paris, April 1994. Young freelance journalist Antoine Rives is making a report on Westerners who have been repatriated from Rwanda, fleeing the massacres. He meets Clément, a student of Hutu origin whose Tutsi fiancée Alice hasn’t been able to leave Rwanda. Antoine convinces Clément to go back with him to look for Alice, and to let him film the journey. Their pact soon becomes untenable as they find themselves thrown into chaos. This is a journey through horror during which a young man’s First World illusions are stripped away as he wakes up to human tragedy.
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Jalil Lespert
Antoine
Cyril Gueï
Clément
Philippe Nahon
Père François
Jean-François Stévenin
Marchand
Patrick Rameau
Capitaine Jonassaint
Peter Hudson
Général Hillaire
Ériq Ebouaney
Monsieur-la-Bête
Christophe Auger
Corinne Barois
Eric Connor
Quentin
Gilles Kneusé
Le chirurgien (as Gilles Kneuse)
Jean-Baptiste Tiémélé
Honoré
Eve Bitoun
Jeanne
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Christophe Klotz
- Screenplay & Story
- Antoine Lacomblez, Jean-Christophe Klotz
- Original Title
- Lignes de Front
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Mwana Productions, Sylicone
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Christophe Klotz
Antoine Lacomblez, Jean-Christophe Klotz
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Christophe Klotz
Director
Antoine Lacomblez
Screenplay
Jean-Christophe Klotz
Screenplay
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Tous publics — Universal audience.
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What is Blackout about?
Paris, April 1994. Young freelance journalist Antoine Rives is making a report on Westerners who have been repatriated from Rwanda, fleeing the massacres. He meets Clément, a student of Hutu origin whose Tutsi fiancée Alice hasn’t been able to leave Rwanda. Antoine convinces Clément to go back with him to look for Alice, and to let him film the journey. Their pact soon becomes untenable as they find themselves thrown into chaos. This is a journey through horror during which a young man’s First World illusions are stripped away as he wakes up to human tragedy.
Who directed Blackout?
Blackout was directed by Jean-Christophe Klotz.
Who stars in Blackout?
The principal cast of Blackout includes Jalil Lespert, Cyril Gueï, Philippe Nahon, Jean-François Stévenin, Patrick Rameau.
When was Blackout released and how long is it?
Blackout was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blackout?
Blackout holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).