Persecution
Persécution
Synopsis
A solitary man and his partner share a tense love/hate relationship. Their lives are disrupted when a stranger enters, gradually insinuating himself into their world. The stranger’s persistence creates strain, leaving the man with lingering questions about his motivations and the impact on his life.
Top Cast
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Romain Duris
Daniel
Charlotte Gainsbourg
Sonia
Jean-Hugues Anglade
Le désaxé
Gilles Cohen
Michel
Alex Descas
Thomas
Michel Duchaussoy
Le vieil homme
Tsilla Chelton
La vieille dame
Mika Tard
La serveuse
Yannick Soulier
L'homme de 40 ans
Hiam Abbass
Marie
Fabio Zenoni
Un copain au café
Xavier Robic
Bastien Bernini
Louis Bellanti
Nelly Antignac
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 17, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patrice Chéreau
- Screenplay & Story
- Patrice Chéreau, Anne-Louise Trividic
- Original Score
- Éric Neveux
- Original Title
- Persécution
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Canal+, ARTE France Cinéma, Azor Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrice Chéreau
Patrice Chéreau, Anne-Louise Trividic
Éric Neveux
Yves Cape
François Gédigier
Bruno Levy, Rémi Burah, Christoph Hahnheiser
Department Leadership Roster
Patrice Chéreau
Director
Patrice Chéreau
Screenplay
Anne-Louise Trividic
Screenplay
Bruno Levy
Producer
Rémi Burah
Producer
Christoph Hahnheiser
Producer
Éric Neveux
Original Music Composer
François Gédigier
Editor
Caroline de Vivaise
Costume Design
Yves Cape
Director of Photography
Sylvain Chauvelot
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Persecution.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Persecution
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Persecution about?
A solitary man and his partner share a tense love/hate relationship. Their lives are disrupted when a stranger enters, gradually insinuating himself into their world. The stranger’s persistence creates strain, leaving the man with lingering questions about his motivations and the impact on his life.
Who directed Persecution?
Persecution was directed by Patrice Chéreau.
Who stars in Persecution?
The principal cast of Persecution includes Romain Duris, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Jean-Hugues Anglade, Gilles Cohen, Alex Descas.
When was Persecution released and how long is it?
Persecution was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Persecution?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Persecution was composed by Éric Neveux.