The Lost Boys

2023 1h 23m FR

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7.0

SOLID

★7.0TMDB · 78

DramaRomance

Synopsis

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In a youth correctional facility, Joe is preparing his return to society. But William’s arrival turns his desire for freedom into desire of another kind. Behind fences and cell walls, passions begin to play havoc with the need for liberty.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Khalil Ben Gharbia
Joe
Julien de Saint Jean
William
Eye Haïdara
Sophie
Jonathan Couzinié
Ilyas
Samuel Di Napoli
César
Matéo Bastien
Tom
N’landu Lubansu
Yanis
Amine Hamidou
Fahd

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Zeno Graton
Writers: Zeno Graton, Clara Bourreau
Languages: French
Countries: Belgium, France

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RUNTIME

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83 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

MONEY

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Shot for just $2.0M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.

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3 / 8

ERA

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Released 3 years ago.

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4 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Belgium, France.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Zeno Graton, shot by Olivier Boonjing. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Arnaud Batog shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Khalil Ben Gharbia and Julien de Saint Jean and Eye Haïdara carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt16148552 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Zeno Graton directs. Olivier Boonjing behind the camera. Arnaud Batog cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Belgium, France. Dialogue in French.

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183 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Shot for just $2.0M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.
3Released 3 years ago.
4International production across 2 countries: Belgium, France.
5Directed by Zeno Graton, shot by Olivier Boonjing. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Editor Arnaud Batog shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Khalil Ben Gharbia and Julien de Saint Jean and Eye Haïdara carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt16148552 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 78 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
10Classified under 10 themes, including "prison", "coming of age", "sexual tension", "juvenile delinquent".