The Curse
La Damnée
Synopsis
Yara, a 25-year-old Moroccan girl who has come to study in Paris, has not left her home for several months, as she has been agoraphobic since childhood due to terrible family events. Her only contact is with her grandmother, Najiyah, by telephone. One evening, a mysterious apparition disrupts her daily routine, forcing her to relive her worst fears, driving her to the brink of madness.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-05-15
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Gérardmer Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abel Danan
- Screenplay & Story
- Emma Lacoste, Abel Danan
- Original Score
- Benjamin Grossmann
- Original Title
- La Damnée
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Studio Exception, Kador, Joli Rouge, Star Invest Films Production, Place du Marché Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abel Danan
Emma Lacoste, Abel Danan
Benjamin Grossmann
Olivier Guerbois
Brian Schmitt
Leo Maidenberg
Department Leadership Roster
Emma Lacoste
Screenplay
Abel Danan
Screenplay
Abel Danan
Director
Leo Maidenberg
Producer
Benjamin Grossmann
Original Music Composer
Brian Schmitt
Editor
Olivier Guerbois
Director of Photography
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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What is The Curse about?
Yara, a 25-year-old Moroccan girl who has come to study in Paris, has not left her home for several months, as she has been agoraphobic since childhood due to terrible family events. Her only contact is with her grandmother, Najiyah, by telephone. One evening, a mysterious apparition disrupts her daily routine, forcing her to relive her worst fears, driving her to the brink of madness.
Who directed The Curse?
The Curse was directed by Abel Danan.
Who stars in The Curse?
The principal cast of The Curse includes Lina El Arabi, Ouidad Elma, Salma Sairi, Hicham Belaoudi, Wilfrid Grenier.
When was The Curse released and how long is it?
The Curse was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Curse?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Curse was composed by Benjamin Grossmann.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Curse?
The Curse holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).