The Right of the Weakest

2006 1h 56m FR

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6.4

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★6.4TMDB · 26

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Synopsis

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In the Belgian town of Liege, in order to buy a moped for the wife of their friend Patrick, three men decide to organise a large-scale hold-up. As expected, nothing goes to plan.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Lucas Belvaux
Marc Pirmet
Claude Semal
Robert
Patrick Descamps
Jean-Pierre
Natacha Régnier
Carole
Gilbert Melki
Le ferrailleur
Éric Caravaca
Patrick
Elie Belvaux
Steve
Philippe Anciaux
Capitain Magis

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Lucas Belvaux
Writers: Lucas Belvaux
Languages: French
Countries: France, Belgium

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ERA

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Released 20 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Belgium.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Lucas Belvaux, shot by Pierre Milon. 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 Riccardo Del Fra. 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 Ludo Troch 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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Lucas Belvaux and Claude Semal and Patrick Descamps carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0454536 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 26 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Lucas Belvaux directs. Pierre Milon behind the camera. Riccardo Del Fra scores. Ludo Troch cuts. Produced in France, Belgium. Dialogue in French.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 20 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: France, Belgium.
3Directed by Lucas Belvaux, shot by Pierre Milon. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Riccardo Del Fra. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Ludo Troch shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Lucas Belvaux and Claude Semal and Patrick Descamps carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0454536 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 26 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.