Spiral
Synopsis
Alexander, a young actor, has been falling for a few months in a spiral of self-destruction, becoming strongly addicted to alcohol and drugs. One night, he is stabbed by drug dealers and almost dies. To get out of his addictions he wrote the scenario of a film "Spiral" close to autofiction where he would play the main role of Daniel. Olivier Rainer, a director whom he admires, agrees to direct the movie and make Alexander pass screen tests while rewriting the script by incorporating elements of the personal life of the actor. Alexander wishing to exorcise his demons and reach his catharsis will follow Olivier unconditionally in a blistering adventure where reality and fiction merge.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sofiene Mamdi
- Screenplay & Story
- Sofiene Mamdi
- Original Title
- Spiral
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
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What is Spiral about?
Alexander, a young actor, has been falling for a few months in a spiral of self-destruction, becoming strongly addicted to alcohol and drugs. One night, he is stabbed by drug dealers and almost dies. To get out of his addictions he wrote the scenario of a film "Spiral" close to autofiction where he would play the main role of Daniel. Olivier Rainer, a director whom he admires, agrees to direct the movie and make Alexander pass screen tests while rewriting the script by incorporating elements of the personal life of the actor. Alexander wishing to exorcise his demons and reach his catharsis will follow Olivier unconditionally in a blistering adventure where reality and fiction merge.
Who directed Spiral?
Spiral was directed by Sofiene Mamdi.
Who stars in Spiral?
The principal cast of Spiral includes Sofiene Mamdi, Constantin Leu, Cécile Fisera, Julien Romano, Solène Salvat.
When was Spiral released and how long is it?
Spiral was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.