The Wake
La veillée
Synopsis
Over there, in his village at the foot of the mountains, he’s dead. His face radiant and his body at peace, he lies on the bed. Then they can gather around him. Three days long they talk, drink, weep, fight and remember… And they smile, too.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Villeurbanne Short Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Millet
- Screenplay & Story
- Jonathan Millet
- Original Score
- Yom
- Original Title
- La veillée
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 51m
- Production Studios
- Dublin Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Millet
Jonathan Millet
Yom
Jonathan Ricquebourg
Jeanne Oberson
David Hurst
Department Leadership Roster
Jonathan Ricquebourg
Director of Photography
David Hurst
Producer
Jonathan Millet
Director
Jonathan Millet
Writer
Jeanne Oberson
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wake
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What is The Wake about?
Over there, in his village at the foot of the mountains, he’s dead. His face radiant and his body at peace, he lies on the bed. Then they can gather around him. Three days long they talk, drink, weep, fight and remember… And they smile, too.
Who directed The Wake?
The Wake was directed by Jonathan Millet.
Who stars in The Wake?
The principal cast of The Wake includes Natacha Lindinger, Joana Preiss, Sylvie Granotier, Maud Wyler.
When was The Wake released and how long is it?
The Wake was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 51m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wake?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wake was composed by Yom.