The Minister
L'Exercice de l'État
Synopsis
Transport Minister Bertrand Saint-Jean is awoken in the middle of the night by his head of staff. A bus has gone off the road into a gully. He has no choice but to go to the scene of the accident. Thus begins the odyssey of a politician in a world that is increasingly more complex and hostile.
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El ejercicio del poder Trailer español
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-04-09
Top Cast
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Olivier Gourmet
Bertrand Saint-Jean, Minister of transport
Michel Blanc
Gilles, director of staff
Zabou Breitman
Pauline, communications director
Laurent Stocker
Yan
Sylvain Deblé
Martin Kuypers, silent driver
Didier Bezace
Dominique Woessner
Jacques Boudet
Senator Juillet
François Chattot
Falconetti, Minister of health
Gaëtan Vassart
Loïk
Arly Jover
Séverine Saint-Jean, wife of Bertrand Saint-Jean
Éric Naggar
Prime Minister
Anne Azoulay
Josepha, Kuypers' companion
Abdelhafid Metalsi
Louis-Do
Christian Vautrin
Nemrod
François Vincentelli
Peralta, Minister of the budget
Stéphan Wojtowicz
President of the Republic
Ludovic Jevelot
Tintin, driver
Marc-Olivier Fogiel
Morning journalist
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mar del Plata Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 1, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$65K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pierre Schoeller
- Screenplay & Story
- Pierre Schoeller
- Original Score
- Philippe Schoeller
- Original Title
- L'Exercice de l'État
- Country of Origin
- France, Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- French, German
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Worldwide Gross
- $65K
- Production Studios
- Archipel 33>35, Les Films du Fleuve, France 3 Cinéma, RTBF, Belgacom
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pierre Schoeller
Pierre Schoeller
Philippe Schoeller
Julien Hirsch
Laurence Briaud
Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Delphine Tomson, Luc Dardenne, Denis Freyd, André Bouvard
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Pierre Dardenne
Producer
Luc Dardenne
Producer
Denis Freyd
Producer
Pierre Schoeller
Director
Philippe Schoeller
Original Music Composer
Julien Hirsch
Director of Photography
Pierre Schoeller
Writer
Jean-Marc Tran Tan Ba
Production Design
Laurence Briaud
Editor
Pascaline Chavanne
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Minister
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What is The Minister about?
Transport Minister Bertrand Saint-Jean is awoken in the middle of the night by his head of staff. A bus has gone off the road into a gully. He has no choice but to go to the scene of the accident. Thus begins the odyssey of a politician in a world that is increasingly more complex and hostile.
Who directed The Minister?
The Minister was directed by Pierre Schoeller.
Who stars in The Minister?
The principal cast of The Minister includes Olivier Gourmet, Michel Blanc, Zabou Breitman, Laurent Stocker, Sylvain Deblé.
When was The Minister released and how long is it?
The Minister was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
How much did The Minister make at the box office?
The Minister grossed $65K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Minister?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Minister was composed by Philippe Schoeller.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Minister?
The Minister holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).