Danton's Death

2011 1h 5m FR

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★7.1TMDB · 6

Documentary

Synopsis

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Steve, a 25-year-old Black man from the Paris suburbs, seeks to escape the violence of his immediate surroundings by training to become an actor at one of France’s most prestigious drama schools. But soon he discovers that the theater world is only interested in having him inhabit “Black” roles.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Steve Tientcheu
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Alice Diop
Writers: Alice Diop
Languages: French
Countries: France

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RUNTIME

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Tight 65-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 15 years ago.

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3 / 7

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 Alice Diop, shot by Blaise Harrison. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt2025601 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

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Only 6 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Alice Diop directs. Blaise Harrison behind the camera. Amrita David cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 65-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 15 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Alice Diop, shot by Blaise Harrison. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Amrita David shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6IMDB entry: tt2025601 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 6 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.