La Prière

The Prayer
Director
Cédric Kahn
Country
France, Belgium
Year
2018
Genre
Fiction
Scriptwriters
Cédric Kahn, Fanny Burdino, Samuel Doux
Cast
Anthony Bajon, Damien Chapelle, Àlex Brendemühl, Louise Grinberg, Hanna Schygulla, Antoine Amblard, Colin Bates, Magne Håvard Brekke, Davide Campagna, Maïté Maillé
Production
Les Films du Worso, ARTE France Cinéma, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma, Versus Production

Storyline

Thomas, 22, 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. At first reluctant, Thomas gradually accepts to submit himself to a Spartan life of discipline, abstinence, hard work and frequent prayer. He discovers faith, but also love. And a new kind of torment.

Festivals & Academy awards and others

Berlin International Film Festival 2018
Competition
Silver Bear for Best Actor (Anthony Bajon)

César 2019
Best Revelation Actor Nomination (Anthony Bajon)

Releases

Spain (7 of June 2019)