The Companions
Compagnons
Synopsis
At 19, passionate about street art, Naëlle (Najaa Bensaid) is forced to follow a reintegration project with other young people, her last chance to avoid being separated from her loved ones. Touched by the young girl, Hélène (Agnès Jaoui), the site manager and her instructor, introduces her one day to the Maison des Compagnons de Nantes, a world of traditions that promotes craftsmanship excellence and transmission between generations. Alongside Paul (Pio Marmai), a companion stained glass artist who agrees to take her for training in his studio, Naëlle discovers a universe with codes very different from hers that could give new meaning despite her difficulties in life. Naëlle will carve a place for herself in the fascinating world of stained glass and will realize that the Companions' values are not just empty words.
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Najaa Bensaid
Naëlle
Agnès Jaoui
Hélène
Pio Marmaï
Paul
Louis Cristiani
Luis
Mouad Habrani
Djibril
Kevin Boudeau
Martin
Hédia Fatnassi
Sandra
Elyssa Tomescu
Inès
Yanis Bouhris
Ryan
Géraldine Gallinari
Iris
Soriba Dabo
Adama
Sam Louwyck
Jorgen Ampe
Geneviève Minch
Elise Germain
Youssouf Wague
Coca-Man
Baptiste Perais
Samir
Koko Bikusa Tom
Likamba
Franck Trillot
Serge
Christophe Hamon
Alain
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 6, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- François Favrat
- Screenplay & Story
- Johanne Bernard, François Favrat
- Original Score
- Éric Neveux
- Original Title
- Compagnons
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Soyouz Films, Wild Bunch, France 2 Cinéma, uMedia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
François Favrat
Johanne Bernard, François Favrat
Éric Neveux
Clémence Samson
Romain Brémond, Cloé Garbay, Daniel Preljocaj, Bastien Sirodot
Department Leadership Roster
François Favrat
Director
Johanne Bernard
Writer
François Favrat
Writer
Romain Brémond
Producer
Cloé Garbay
Producer
Daniel Preljocaj
Producer
Bastien Sirodot
Producer
Éric Neveux
Original Music Composer
Clémence Samson
Editor
Mathieu Menut
Production Design
Caroline Spieth
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Companions
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What is The Companions about?
At 19, passionate about street art, Naëlle (Najaa Bensaid) is forced to follow a reintegration project with other young people, her last chance to avoid being separated from her loved ones. Touched by the young girl, Hélène (Agnès Jaoui), the site manager and her instructor, introduces her one day to the Maison des Compagnons de Nantes, a world of traditions that promotes craftsmanship excellence and transmission between generations. Alongside Paul (Pio Marmai), a companion stained glass artist who agrees to take her for training in his studio, Naëlle discovers a universe with codes very different from hers that could give new meaning despite her difficulties in life. Naëlle will carve a place for herself in the fascinating world of stained glass and will realize that the Companions' values are not just empty words.
Who directed The Companions?
The Companions was directed by François Favrat.
Who stars in The Companions?
The principal cast of The Companions includes Najaa Bensaid, Agnès Jaoui, Pio Marmaï, Louis Cristiani, Mouad Habrani.
When was The Companions released and how long is it?
The Companions was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Companions?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Companions was composed by Éric Neveux.