South Sentinel
Sentinelle sud
Synopsis
The journey of Christian Lafayette, a French soldier who, in the aftermath of a murderous ambush in Afghanistan, has returned to France. Soon mixed up in trafficking opium with Mounir, his brother-in-arms who was wounded in the ambush, Lafayette, a foster child, and tormented war hero, chooses a new family and life – a criminal’s life. To escape this vicious circle of violence, Christian has to learn how to love.
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Niels Schneider
Christian Lafayette
Sofian Khammes
Mounir
India Hair
Lucie
Denis Lavant
Commandant de Royer
Thomas Daloz
Henri
Maryne Bertieaux
Vendeuse bijouterie
David Ayala
Jean-Claude Abraham
Marianne Pommier
La juge
Francine Lorin-Blazquez
La mère d'Henri
Pauline Drach
Collègue supermarché
Sophie Brulé
Greffière
Richard Ecalle
Policier
Astrid Gallo
Danseuse boîte de nuit
Jean-Claude Penchenat
André Morizet (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival International du Film de Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Festival / Special Debut
October 4, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mathieu Gerault
- Screenplay & Story
- Mathieu Gerault, Noé Debré, Nicolas Silhol
- Original Score
- Sacha Galperine, Evgueni Galperine
- Original Title
- Sentinelle sud
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Agat Films & Cie / Ex Nihilo, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma, Be for Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mathieu Gerault
Mathieu Gerault, Noé Debré, Nicolas Silhol
Sacha Galperine, Evgueni Galperine
Laurent Brunet
Guerric Catala
David Coujard
Department Leadership Roster
Mathieu Gerault
Writer
Laurent Brunet
Director of Photography
Guerric Catala
Editor
Judith de Luze
Costume Design
Mathieu Gerault
Director
Sacha Galperine
Original Music Composer
Evgueni Galperine
Original Music Composer
Sébastien Danos
Production Design
David Coujard
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About South Sentinel
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What is South Sentinel about?
The journey of Christian Lafayette, a French soldier who, in the aftermath of a murderous ambush in Afghanistan, has returned to France. Soon mixed up in trafficking opium with Mounir, his brother-in-arms who was wounded in the ambush, Lafayette, a foster child, and tormented war hero, chooses a new family and life – a criminal’s life. To escape this vicious circle of violence, Christian has to learn how to love.
Who directed South Sentinel?
South Sentinel was directed by Mathieu Gerault.
Who stars in South Sentinel?
The principal cast of South Sentinel includes Niels Schneider, Sofian Khammes, India Hair, Denis Lavant, Thomas Daloz.
When was South Sentinel released and how long is it?
South Sentinel was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for South Sentinel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for South Sentinel was composed by Sacha Galperine, Evgueni Galperine.