The Line
La ligne
Synopsis
Margaret, 35, has a history of violent behaviour which has cost her a romantic relationship. She has moved back in with her mother Christina, a fragile, immature 55-year-old woman who blames Margaret, her firstborn, for ruining her dreams of a career as a concert pianist. In a state of unbridled fury during an argument, Margaret hits Christina. The law steps in, further complicating family dynamics. As she awaits trial, Margaret is forbidden from coming into contact with her mother or within 100 metres of their home. This only intensifies her desire to be closer to her family. Every day, Margaret appears at this 100-metre threshold to see her 12-year-old sister Marion and give her music lessons.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 16, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5.6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ursula Meier
- Screenplay & Story
- Ursula Meier, Stéphanie Blanchoud, Antoine Jaccoud, Nathalie Najem, Robin Campillo
- Original Score
- Benjamin Biolay
- Original Title
- La ligne
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $5.6M
- Production Studios
- Bandita Films, Les Films de Pierre, Les Films du Fleuve, ARTE France Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ursula Meier
Ursula Meier, Stéphanie Blanchoud, Antoine Jaccoud, Nathalie Najem, Robin Campillo
Benjamin Biolay
Agnès Godard
Nelly Quettier
Max Karli, Pauline Gygax
Department Leadership Roster
Ursula Meier
Director
Max Karli
Producer
Ursula Meier
Writer
Agnès Godard
Director of Photography
Pauline Gygax
Producer
Nelly Quettier
Editor
Stéphanie Blanchoud
Writer
Benjamin Biolay
Original Music Composer
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Line
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What is The Line about?
Margaret, 35, has a history of violent behaviour which has cost her a romantic relationship. She has moved back in with her mother Christina, a fragile, immature 55-year-old woman who blames Margaret, her firstborn, for ruining her dreams of a career as a concert pianist. In a state of unbridled fury during an argument, Margaret hits Christina. The law steps in, further complicating family dynamics. As she awaits trial, Margaret is forbidden from coming into contact with her mother or within 100 metres of their home. This only intensifies her desire to be closer to her family. Every day, Margaret appears at this 100-metre threshold to see her 12-year-old sister Marion and give her music lessons.
Who directed The Line?
The Line was directed by Ursula Meier.
Who stars in The Line?
The principal cast of The Line includes Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, Stéphanie Blanchoud, Benjamin Biolay, Dali Benssalah, Elli Spagnolo.
When was The Line released and how long is it?
The Line was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Line?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Line was composed by Benjamin Biolay.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Line?
The Line holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).