The Advent Calendar
Le Calendrier
“Will you live until Christmas this year?”
Synopsis
Eva, an ex-dancer, is now living in a wheelchair, unable to walk. When her friend Sophie gives her an old wooden antique advent calendar before Christmas, she realizes each window contains a surprise that triggers repercussions in real life: some of them good, but most of them bad... Now Eva will have to choose between getting rid of the calendar or walking again… even if it causes death around her.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-11-23
Top Cast
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Eugénie Derouand
Eva
Honorine Magnier
Sophie
Clément Olivieri
William
Janis Abrikh
Antoine
Cyril Garnier
Boris
Vladimir Perrin
Thomas
Jérôme Paquatte
John
Laura Presgurvic
Myriam
Isabelle Tanakil
Agnès
Jean-François Garreaud
Eva's Father
Olivier Bonjour
Aloïs Hoffman
Elsa Erroyaux
La malade de l'hôpital
Jeanne Lambert
La serveuse du parc
Fabio Zenoni
Le suivant
Stéphane-Henry
L'homme dans le minibus
Amanda Druart
La joggeuse
Tidène Harouna-Coquelet
Le bébé
Release History & Theatrical Window
Frightfest
Festival / Special Debut
September 30, 2022
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$457K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patrick Ridremont
- Screenplay & Story
- Patrick Ridremont
- Original Score
- Fréderic Kooshmanian, Thomas Couzinier
- Original Title
- Le Calendrier
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Worldwide Gross
- $457K
- Production Studios
- Sombrero Films, Siddhi Films, Frakas Productions, ZED, RTBF, VOO, BeTV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrick Ridremont
Patrick Ridremont
Fréderic Kooshmanian, Thomas Couzinier
Thierry Delvigne
Alain Benguigui, Jean-Yves Roubin, Cassandre Warnauts, Christophe Hollebeke, Virginie Ogouz
Department Leadership Roster
Alain Benguigui
Producer
Jean-Yves Roubin
Producer
Cassandre Warnauts
Producer
Virginie Ogouz
Producer
Thierry Delvigne
Editor
Patrick Ridremont
Director
Patrick Ridremont
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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MNR
pour se faire peur
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Advent Calendar
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What is The Advent Calendar about?
Eva, an ex-dancer, is now living in a wheelchair, unable to walk. When her friend Sophie gives her an old wooden antique advent calendar before Christmas, she realizes each window contains a surprise that triggers repercussions in real life: some of them good, but most of them bad... Now Eva will have to choose between getting rid of the calendar or walking again… even if it causes death around her.
Who directed The Advent Calendar?
The Advent Calendar was directed by Patrick Ridremont.
Who stars in The Advent Calendar?
The principal cast of The Advent Calendar includes Eugénie Derouand, Honorine Magnier, Clément Olivieri, Janis Abrikh, Cyril Garnier.
When was The Advent Calendar released and how long is it?
The Advent Calendar was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
How much did The Advent Calendar make at the box office?
The Advent Calendar grossed $457K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Advent Calendar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Advent Calendar was composed by Fréderic Kooshmanian, Thomas Couzinier.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Advent Calendar?
The Advent Calendar holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).