Santa Claus

2014 1h 20m FR

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6.7

SOLID

★6.7TMDB · 177

Comedy

Synopsis

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One night, a burglar in a Santa Claus costume is surprised by Victor, a young boy who believes he is the real Santa Claus. Victor then follows him, and they embark on an unexpected adventure that will change their lives.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Tahar Rahim
Le Père Noël
Victor Cabal
Antoine
Amélie Glenn
Marie
Michaël Abiteboul
Le père fouettard
Philippe Rebbot
Camille
Annelise Hesme
La mère d'Antoine
Jean-François Cayrey
Policier métro
Djibril Gueye
Policier métro

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Alexandre Coffre
Writers: Fabrice Carazo, Rachel Palmieri, Rachel Palmieri
Languages: French
Countries: Belgium, France

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RUNTIME

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

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ERA

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Released 12 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Belgium, France.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Alexandre Coffre, shot by Pierre Cottereau. 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 Klaus Badelt. 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 Hervé de Luze 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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Tahar Rahim and Victor Cabal and Amélie Glenn carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt3532850 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Alexandre Coffre directs. Pierre Cottereau behind the camera. Klaus Badelt scores. Hervé de Luze cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Belgium, France. Dialogue in French.

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Things worth knowing

180 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 12 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: Belgium, France.
4Directed by Alexandre Coffre, shot by Pierre Cottereau. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Klaus Badelt. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Hervé de Luze shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Tahar Rahim and Victor Cabal and Amélie Glenn carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt3532850 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.