The Strawman
Des hommes de paille
“What are you willing to sacrifice”
Synopsis
A simple and quiet young man, Ruben faces the ups and downs of his life. But now, in the family, the “lame duck” is his brother. He allowed himself to be drawn by a gang of thugs into a high-risk enterprise. After being badly beaten in a beating, he finds himself between life and death. Fatally invested with a brotherly duty, Ruben goes to find the thugs to try to remove them from his "brother" and put an end to this story. But what was supposed to be an end turns out to be a nightmarish departure.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-12-09
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Nice International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Safir
- Screenplay & Story
- Jonathan Safir
- Original Title
- Des hommes de paille
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Nouvelle Donne Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Safir
Jonathan Safir
Laurent Helas
Department Leadership Roster
Jonathan Safir
Director
Laurent Helas
Producer
Jonathan Safir
Writer
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What is The Strawman about?
A simple and quiet young man, Ruben faces the ups and downs of his life. But now, in the family, the “lame duck” is his brother. He allowed himself to be drawn by a gang of thugs into a high-risk enterprise. After being badly beaten in a beating, he finds himself between life and death. Fatally invested with a brotherly duty, Ruben goes to find the thugs to try to remove them from his "brother" and put an end to this story. But what was supposed to be an end turns out to be a nightmarish departure.
Who directed The Strawman?
The Strawman was directed by Jonathan Safir.
Who stars in The Strawman?
The principal cast of The Strawman includes Antoine Millet, Félix Cohen, Benjamin Haddad, Alexis Pierlot, Ruben Tapiero.
When was The Strawman released and how long is it?
The Strawman was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.