), and also features respected theatre actor Christophe Montenez of The Comedie Francaise.
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The production has released a first image of Bourboulon and Zem on set.
This movie happens to be one of the most exciting challenges that has been offered to me.
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Firstly, there is this character based on a real-life person, whose fate intersects with history itself.
Heroes, as many would call them, because they retain the most essential quality: humanity.
It is great to join forces again with Pathe on a project of such scale and ambition.
Alexandre Smia (A French Case,The Bureau) co-wrote the screenplay with Bourboulon.
M6 Films is a co- producer.
International sales are handled by Pathe.
Canal+ and Disney+ have acquired the French Pay 1 and Pay 2 windows respectively.
We were immediately captivated by the depth and the universal power of Mohamed Bidas story.
We immediately felt like Martin was the ideal director for this feature.
We are pleased to partner up once again with Dimitri Rassam to co-produce this ambitious international movie thriller.
