A naturalistic thriller, dark and solar,
with a contemporary western movie touch
With very current problems, this movie is about the « crime of solidarity » in France, traffic of migrants and how some rural areas are desolate. Caught in an implacable mechanics, the characters evolve in a poetic atmosphere that contrasts with the hardness of their respective fights.
Written and directed by Lionel Bernardin | Genres: thriller, drama | Runtime : 1h32
Produced by Stéphanie Schoonjans
Cast: Julien Barbier, Julien Kititi, Sébastien Corona, Stéphanie Schoonjans,
Jean-Pierre Mesnard, Hervé Fonteny, Sorahya Pinville-Aspilaire, Mira Disic, Clément Lagouarde
Festivals, selections & awards
(non-exhaustive list)
Awards received:
Close Up Reykjavík Film Festival (Island) - Best Feature
Film Martinique International Film festival (France) - Meilleur Film Francophone 2023
Liverpool Film Festival (UK) - Best Feature Film
Beverly Hills Film Festival (USA) - Best Actor
Montreal Independent Film Festival (Canada) - Best Director
Reims Excellence Director movie Awards (France) - Best Female Support
Montelupo Fiorentino Film Festival (Italia) - Best Director
Official Selection and/or Nominee:
Festival del cinema de la citta di Spello (Italia)
Saint Louis International Film Festival (USA)
Soho International Film Festival (USA)
Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival (Canada)
Regina International Film Festival and Awards (Canada)
Social World Film Festival - La notte del cinema (Italia)
Festival L'Europe autour de l'Europe (France)
Lonely Wolf International Film Festival London (UK)
Cognac Polar (France)
Montreal Independent Film Festival (Canada)
Reims Excellence Director movie Awards (France)
Festival du Film de Castillonès (France)
STORYLINE
In a small rural town, Alex, a former professional boxer, lives as a worker in a concrete materials company. One night, chased by armed men, his twin sister breaks into his home with a migrant and his daughter. Alex, forced by the situation, accept to hide them, unaware that they are the object of many lusts. The spiral starts. With no choice and under financial pressure, he starts boxing in illegal matches.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Title - Grounds of hope (original: À Terre Promise) | Genres - thriller, drama | Runtime - 1h32
Language : French with english subtitles
Camera - Arri Alexa Mini Camera
Aspect Ratio 2.39 - color
Written and directed by - Lionel Bernardin
Producer - Stéphanie Schoonjans
First assistant director - Gilles Botineau
Director of photography - Romain Vallade
Set designer - Jonathan Charriaud
Sound operator - Damien Dewet, Alain Blondeau
Script - Logan Richard
Editing - Lionel Bernardin
Soundtrack composer - Lionel Bernardin
Sound mixer - Jonathan Mereau
Colorist - Valentin Damon
Cast - Julien Barbier, Julien Kititi, Sébastien Corona, Stéphanie Schoonjans, Jean-Pierre Mesnard, Hervé Fonteny, Sorahya Pinville-Aspilaire,
Mira Disic, Clément Lagouarde
(access code available on request at stelion@stelionfilms.fr)
PRODUCTION CONTACT
STELION FILMS - Stéphanie Schoonjans | stelion@stelionfilms.fr | +33 6 07 57 85 70