International Feature Competition
Avant que les flammes ne s’éteignent
After The Fire
Swiss Premiere
Mehdi Fikri
France
TIMELY FIGHT FOR JUSTICE
2023, 98'
VO. French
ST. English
With
Camelia Jordana, Sofiane Zermani, Sonia Faidi
A family is devastated after a young man dies at the hands of the police. His sister leads the fight to uncover the truth. A thoughtful drama inspired by real-life events.
Presented as fiction, this first film by a former journalist at L'Humanité specializing in police injustice and social conflict is inspired by several real-life stories. In Strasbourg, a young man has just lost his life after an incident involving the police. His sister leads the fight to uncover the truth by initiating legal proceedings. Between anger and revolt, a grieving family finds itself propelled into a dark vortex. An incandescent drama driven by a formidable cast of actors. The film is soundtracked by Andrea Boccadoro.
Gaëlle Vidalie
Gaëlle Vidalie
Direction
Mehdi Fikri
Screenplay
Mehdi Fikri
Image
Romain Carcanade
Editing
Béatrice Herminie
Sound
Cédric Berger, Philippe Deschamps, Marc-Olivier Brullé, Xavier Thieulin
Music
Andrea Boccadoro
Production
Topshot Films (Bastien Daret, Arthur Goisset, Robin Robles), The Film (Michael Gentile, Garance Boulet)
With
Camelia Jordana, Sofiane Zermani, Sonia Faidi, Sofian Khammes, Makita Samba, Samir Guesmi
World sales
Bac Films
Mehdi Fikri
1980, France
Prior works
2021, 4 AM (short)
Tuesday 7 November |
18:00
Saturday 11 November |
13:45
