The Channel
Le prix du passage
Synopsis
Natacha (25), a young single parent who works as a fast-food waitress, struggles to raise her 8-year-old son Enzo. Torn between a strong desire for independence and the comfort that her mother Irène unfailingly wants to provide for them, Natacha feels trapped. Her encounter with Walid, who is waiting to save enough money to pay for his crossing to England will open new horizons for her.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Angoulême Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 22, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thierry Binisti
- Screenplay & Story
- Pierre Chosson, Sophie Gueydon
- Original Title
- Le prix du passage
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Production Studios
- TS Productions, Artémis Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thierry Binisti
Pierre Chosson, Sophie Gueydon
Martin Rit
Jean-Paul Husson
Miléna Poylo, Gilles Sacuto
Department Leadership Roster
Miléna Poylo
Producer
Pierre Chosson
Writer
Martin Rit
Director of Photography
Gilles Sacuto
Producer
Thierry Binisti
Director
Sophie Gueydon
Writer
Jean-Paul Husson
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Channel.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Channel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Channel about?
Natacha (25), a young single parent who works as a fast-food waitress, struggles to raise her 8-year-old son Enzo. Torn between a strong desire for independence and the comfort that her mother Irène unfailingly wants to provide for them, Natacha feels trapped. Her encounter with Walid, who is waiting to save enough money to pay for his crossing to England will open new horizons for her.
Who directed The Channel?
The Channel was directed by Thierry Binisti.
Who stars in The Channel?
The principal cast of The Channel includes Alice Isaaz, Adam Bessa, Ilan Debrabant, Catherine Salée, Carole Franck.
When was The Channel released and how long is it?
The Channel was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.