The Prayer

2018 1h 47m FR

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6.3

MID

★6.3TMDB · 106

Drama

Synopsis

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Thomas is a drug addict. In an effort to put an end to his habit, he joins a community of former addicts who live isolated in the mountains and use prayer as a way to cure themselves.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Anthony Bajon
Thomas
Damien Chapelle
Pierre
Àlex Brendemühl
Marco
Louise Grinberg
Sybille
Hanna Schygulla
Sister Myriam
Magne-Håvard Brekke
Olivier
Davide Campagna
Luciano
Maïté Maillé
Agnès

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Cédric Kahn
Writers: Cédric Kahn, Samuel Doux, Fanny Burdino
Languages: French
Countries: Belgium, France, Spain

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ERA

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Released 8 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: Belgium, France, Spain.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Cédric Kahn, shot by Yves Cape. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Laure Gardette 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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Anthony Bajon and Damien Chapelle and Àlex Brendemühl carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt7839456 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Cédric Kahn directs. Yves Cape behind the camera. Laure Gardette cuts. Produced in Belgium, France, Spain. Dialogue in French.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 8 years ago.
2International production across 3 countries: Belgium, France, Spain.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Cédric Kahn, shot by Yves Cape. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Laure Gardette shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Anthony Bajon and Damien Chapelle and Àlex Brendemühl carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt7839456 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.