The Wake
La veillée
Synopsis
Salim comes to grieve beside his mother’s dead body. But very quickly, between religious customs he doesn’t understand and the constant comings and goings of people he doesn’t know, the young man feels uncomfortable in the small family apartment.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Gindou Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Riad Bouchoucha
- Screenplay & Story
- Riad Bouchoucha
- Original Score
- Benjamin Balthazar
- Original Title
- La veillée
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 24m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Riad Bouchoucha
Riad Bouchoucha
Benjamin Balthazar
Aurélien Marra
Laurent Lombart
Adrien Bretet
Department Leadership Roster
Adrien Bretet
Producer
Riad Bouchoucha
Director
Aurélien Marra
Director of Photography
Laurent Lombart
Editor
Riad Bouchoucha
Screenplay
Nina da Silva-Vanghelder
Costume Design
Benjamin Balthazar
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wake
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Wake about?
Salim comes to grieve beside his mother’s dead body. But very quickly, between religious customs he doesn’t understand and the constant comings and goings of people he doesn’t know, the young man feels uncomfortable in the small family apartment.
Who directed The Wake?
The Wake was directed by Riad Bouchoucha.
Who stars in The Wake?
The principal cast of The Wake includes Bellamine Abdelmalek, Salim Kéchiouche, Djemel Barek, Mustapha Abourachid, Mouss Zouheyri.
When was The Wake released and how long is it?
The Wake was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wake?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wake was composed by Benjamin Balthazar.