The Praying Mantis
Le Festin de la mante
Synopsis
While driving through the south of Belgium, the violoncellist Julien meets the mysterious and gorgeous Sylvia on the road and he immediately has a crush on her. They move together to his huge house and Julien builds a greenhouse for Sylvia in the field of his real state, where becomes her favorite place. One day, Sylvia has a strange behavior with Julien and asks him to stay alone at home. When Julien leaves the house, she goes to a construction nearby her property and brings to her house the daredevil biker Patrick that is working in the building, playing erotic games with him.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
San Jose Cinequest Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marc Levie
- Screenplay & Story
- Erik Vandebosch, Marc Levie
- Original Title
- Le Festin de la mante
- Country of Origin
- Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Marc Levie Visuals
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marc Levie
Erik Vandebosch, Marc Levie
Department Leadership Roster
Marc Levie
Director
Erik Vandebosch
Writer
Marc Levie
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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What is The Praying Mantis about?
While driving through the south of Belgium, the violoncellist Julien meets the mysterious and gorgeous Sylvia on the road and he immediately has a crush on her. They move together to his huge house and Julien builds a greenhouse for Sylvia in the field of his real state, where becomes her favorite place. One day, Sylvia has a strange behavior with Julien and asks him to stay alone at home. When Julien leaves the house, she goes to a construction nearby her property and brings to her house the daredevil biker Patrick that is working in the building, playing erotic games with him.
Who directed The Praying Mantis?
The Praying Mantis was directed by Marc Levie.
Who stars in The Praying Mantis?
The principal cast of The Praying Mantis includes Lou Brown II, Nikolic Sacha, Jacques Adèle, Serge Swysen, Chély Yann.
When was The Praying Mantis released and how long is it?
The Praying Mantis was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Praying Mantis?
The Praying Mantis holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).