The Soldier Game
Le jeu des soldats
Synopsis
Antoine, a boy living in Northern France at the outbreak of World War II, takes on the challenge of defending the family home after his father is drafted and sent to the Maginot Line. With the aid of his accomplices, war veteran Grandpa and imaginary friend Napoleon, Antoine digs trenches and stands guard by an old cannon in the front yard. Tensions mount just as the Nazis break through the Maginot Line, and the invading troops pass in front of the family home.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lorne Hiltser
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Victor Schoucair
- Original Score
- Emir Isilay, Justin Vazquez
- Original Title
- Le jeu des soldats
- Country of Origin
- Canada, France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Canary in the Cannon Productions, AFI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lorne Hiltser
Paul Victor Schoucair
Emir Isilay, Justin Vazquez
Amy Belling
Tyler MacIntyre
Amy Belling, Heidi Belling, Mark Belling, Louis Boudreau, Dawn Green
Department Leadership Roster
Amy Belling
Director of Photography
Emir Isilay
Original Music Composer
Lorne Hiltser
Director
Paul Victor Schoucair
Writer
Dawn Green
Producer
Tyler MacIntyre
Editor
Emilie Ritzmann
Production Design
Dakota Keller
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Soldier Game
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What is The Soldier Game about?
Antoine, a boy living in Northern France at the outbreak of World War II, takes on the challenge of defending the family home after his father is drafted and sent to the Maginot Line. With the aid of his accomplices, war veteran Grandpa and imaginary friend Napoleon, Antoine digs trenches and stands guard by an old cannon in the front yard. Tensions mount just as the Nazis break through the Maginot Line, and the invading troops pass in front of the family home.
Who directed The Soldier Game?
The Soldier Game was directed by Lorne Hiltser.
Who stars in The Soldier Game?
The principal cast of The Soldier Game includes Tristan Mesaros, Antonella Monceau, Jean-Paul Vignon, Olivier Tramino, Dan Spector.
When was The Soldier Game released and how long is it?
The Soldier Game was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 15m.
Who composed the musical score for The Soldier Game?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Soldier Game was composed by Emir Isilay, Justin Vazquez.