Elyas

2024 1h 39m FR

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6.2

MID

★6.2TMDB · 166

ActionThriller

Synopsis

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Elyas, a former Special Forces soldier who has become paranoid since a mission in Afghanistan, is recruited to ensure the safety of Amina and her daughter Nour, 13 years old, both of whom came from the Middle East for the holidays. As he takes office, Elyas senses something is up.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Roschdy Zem
Elyas
Laëtitia Eïdo
Amina
Nabil Elouahabi
El Saïd
Sherwan Haji
Jamal
Dimitri Storoge
Yann
Jeanne Michel
Nour
Frédéric Maranber
Brabus
Aguibou Ba
Noah

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Florent-Emilio Siri
Writers: Florent-Emilio Siri, Nicolas Laquerrière
Countries: France

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MONEY

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Earned back only 11% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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Released 2 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Florent-Emilio Siri, shot by Giovanni Fiore Coltellacci. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Alexandre Desplat. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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

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CAST

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Roschdy Zem and Laëtitia Eïdo and Nabil Elouahabi carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt28336131 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Florent-Emilio Siri directs. Giovanni Fiore Coltellacci behind the camera. Alexandre Desplat scores. Olivier Gajan cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in France.

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Things worth knowing

1Earned back only 11% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
2Released 2 years ago.
3Directed by Florent-Emilio Siri, shot by Giovanni Fiore Coltellacci. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Alexandre Desplat. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Olivier Gajan shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Roschdy Zem and Laëtitia Eïdo and Nabil Elouahabi carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt28336131 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Giovanni Fiore Coltellacci
Original score: Alexandre Desplat
Editing: Olivier Gajan
Production design: Maamar Ech-Cheikh
Costume design: Mimi Lempicka
Makeup / hair: Jean-Marc Benois
Stunt coordinator: Stéphane Boulay
Runtime: 99 min · 1h 39m
Status: Released
Budget: $12,460,000
Box office: $1,359,330
Return: 11% of budget
Original language: FR
IMDB: Elyas (2024)

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Community reviews

What people are saying

MovieGuys2024-11-07
★ 8/10
Elyas is master class in how to make a frenetic, engaging military action flick. This film is wall to wall action that not only does not stop it gets better and better, as the film progresses. It even manages to have a decent, if familiar, back story to tie things together. In summary, its been a long time since I have enjoyed a military style action film this much. A must watch for those of us who enjoy this genre.

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