Atomic Summer
L'Été nucléaire
Synopsis
Victor, in his early 20s, works at the town hall and lives with his girlfriend Charlotte, who is expecting their first child. When an incident happens at the nearby nuclear power plant, he and his high school friends are forced to confine themselves inside a farmhouse, whereas they should have evacuated the area. As the rain is threatening, they are keeping an eye out for the radioactive cloud. The next 24 hours will be crucial.
Top Cast
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Shaïn Boumedine
Victor
Carmen Kassovitz
Djamila
Théo Augier
Louis
Constantin Vidal
Cédric
Manon Valentin
Tiffany
Alexia Chardard
Charlotte
Jean-Marc Lombard
Responsable EDF
Antoine Delahousse
Journaliste
Christian Waldner
Conducteur en fuite
Dominique Thomas
Cambrioleur / Père
Arnaud Dezit
Rose-Marie Taillard
Jean-René Lidy
Release History & Theatrical Window
Seville European Film Festival 2020
Festival / Special Debut
October 11, 2020
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gaël Lépingle
- Screenplay & Story
- Gaël Lépingle, Pierre Chosson
- Original Score
- Thibaut Vuillermet
- Original Title
- L'Été nucléaire
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Bathysphere Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gaël Lépingle
Gaël Lépingle, Pierre Chosson
Thibaut Vuillermet
Simon Beaufils
Benoît Quinon
Nicolas Anthomé
Department Leadership Roster
Benoît Quinon
Editor
Anna Le Mouël
Production Design
Simon Beaufils
Director of Photography
Gaël Lépingle
Director
Nicolas Anthomé
Producer
Gaël Lépingle
Screenplay
Pierre Chosson
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Atomic Summer
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What is Atomic Summer about?
Victor, in his early 20s, works at the town hall and lives with his girlfriend Charlotte, who is expecting their first child. When an incident happens at the nearby nuclear power plant, he and his high school friends are forced to confine themselves inside a farmhouse, whereas they should have evacuated the area. As the rain is threatening, they are keeping an eye out for the radioactive cloud. The next 24 hours will be crucial.
Who directed Atomic Summer?
Atomic Summer was directed by Gaël Lépingle.
Who stars in Atomic Summer?
The principal cast of Atomic Summer includes Shaïn Boumedine, Carmen Kassovitz, Théo Augier, Constantin Vidal, Manon Valentin.
When was Atomic Summer released and how long is it?
Atomic Summer was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Atomic Summer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Atomic Summer was composed by Thibaut Vuillermet.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Atomic Summer?
Atomic Summer holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).