The Permission
La permission
Synopsis
Jeanne, a young modern woman, mourns her brother who died in the front a few months earlier in WW I. She can not bring herself to marry the rich and charming Adrien whom her mother intends for her. A strange feeling prevents her from loving this man who nevertheless nourishes for her strong and sincere feelings. She will nevertheless resign herself - Until the day when Bakary a Senegalese rifleman who had fought until the last moments under the orders of her beloved brother arrives on leave in the family home. The two young people who are all opposed will be irresistibly attracted to each other. Their impossible love will provoke hatred and fury. But this forbidden and secret passion will also release some dark secrets.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philippe Niang
- Screenplay & Story
- Philippe Niang
- Original Title
- La permission
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- TV5 Monde, GéTéVé Productions, France Télévisions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philippe Niang
Philippe Niang
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Philippe Niang
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Philippe Niang
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What is The Permission about?
Jeanne, a young modern woman, mourns her brother who died in the front a few months earlier in WW I. She can not bring herself to marry the rich and charming Adrien whom her mother intends for her. A strange feeling prevents her from loving this man who nevertheless nourishes for her strong and sincere feelings. She will nevertheless resign herself - Until the day when Bakary a Senegalese rifleman who had fought until the last moments under the orders of her beloved brother arrives on leave in the family home. The two young people who are all opposed will be irresistibly attracted to each other. Their impossible love will provoke hatred and fury. But this forbidden and secret passion will also release some dark secrets.
Who directed The Permission?
The Permission was directed by Philippe Niang.
Who stars in The Permission?
The principal cast of The Permission includes Charlotte de Turckheim, Hande Kodja, Michaël Cohen, Souleymane Seye Ndiaye, Georges Corraface.
When was The Permission released and how long is it?
The Permission was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.