The Horizon
L'Horizon
Synopsis
On the northern outskirts of Paris, where housing projects rise out of fields, Adja, 18, burns with the desire to live intensely. While her brother breaks out as a pro soccer player, her best friend blows up as an influencer on social media, and her mother struggles to save her hometown in Senegal, Adja has only a blurred vision of her future. With Arthur, who becomes more than a friend, her political and environmental awareness rises, and Adja joins the fight of her generation.
Top Cast
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Tracy Gotoas
Adja Cissokho
Alexis Baginama
Kevin
Sylvain Le Gall
Arthur Salvio
Niia Hall
Doréa Natalia Da Rozalia
Mamadou Dembélé
Tawfik Cissokho
Clémence Boisnard
Océane
Rachid Yous
Julien
Jules Pelissier
Antonio
Élisa Thuan
La prof
Slimane Dazi
Le commissaire
Maïmouna Gueye
Mariama
Karen Fichelson
La prof
Xavier Mathieu
Guillaume Salvio
Christophe Moyer
Ludo
Inas Chanti
Anissa
Alexis Baginama-Abusa
Kevin
Assmar Abdillah
Nandy
Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival du Film Francophone d'Angoulême
Festival / Special Debut
June 16, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emilie Carpentier
- Screenplay & Story
- Assmar Abdillah, Emilie Carpentier, Cécile Vargaftig
- Original Title
- L'Horizon
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Elzévir Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emilie Carpentier
Assmar Abdillah, Emilie Carpentier, Cécile Vargaftig
Laurence Manheimer
Marie Masmonteil
Department Leadership Roster
Marie Masmonteil
Producer
Emilie Carpentier
Director
Laurence Manheimer
Editor
Assmar Abdillah
Writer
Emilie Carpentier
Writer
Cécile Vargaftig
Writer
Jonathan Israël
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Horizon
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What is The Horizon about?
On the northern outskirts of Paris, where housing projects rise out of fields, Adja, 18, burns with the desire to live intensely. While her brother breaks out as a pro soccer player, her best friend blows up as an influencer on social media, and her mother struggles to save her hometown in Senegal, Adja has only a blurred vision of her future. With Arthur, who becomes more than a friend, her political and environmental awareness rises, and Adja joins the fight of her generation.
Who directed The Horizon?
The Horizon was directed by Emilie Carpentier.
Who stars in The Horizon?
The principal cast of The Horizon includes Tracy Gotoas, Alexis Baginama, Sylvain Le Gall, Niia Hall, Doréa Natalia Da Rozalia.
When was The Horizon released and how long is it?
The Horizon was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Horizon?
The Horizon holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).