A Violent Life (2017)
Une vie violente (original title)Reference View | Change View
- 1h 47min
- Drama, Thriller
- 09 Aug 2017 (France)
- Movie
Despite the death threat hanging on his head, Stéphane decides to return to Corsica to attend the funeral of his best friend and comrade in arms, Christophe, murdered the day before.
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Awards:
- 1 win & 1 nomination.
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Cast
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Jean Michelangeli | ... |
Stéphane
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| Henri-Noël Tabary | ... |
Christophe
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Cédric Appietto | ... |
Michel
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Marie-Pierre Nouveau | ... |
Jeanne
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Délia Sepulcre-Nativi | ... |
Raphaëlle
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Dominique Colombani | ... |
François
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Paul Garatte | ... |
Marc-Antoine
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Jean-Étienne Brat | ... |
Micka
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Anaïs Lechiara | ... |
Vanessa
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Paul Rognoni | ... |
Maître Patrice Giudicelli
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Gérard Mazzoni | ... |
Gérard
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Cédric Allessandri | ... |
Cédric
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Théo Frimigacci | ... |
Théo
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Stéphane Leca | ... |
Stéphane
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Petru Bracci | ... |
Petru
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José Muselli | ... |
José
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François-Joseph Culioli | ... |
Jeune militant
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Anto Mela | ... |
Jeune militant
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Jérémy Alberti | ... |
Jeune militant
(as Jeremy Alberti)
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Daniel Di Grazia | ... |
Jeune militant
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Antone Casanova | ... |
Jeune militant
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Gray Orsatelli | ... |
Jeune militant
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Guillaume Amadei | ... |
Jeune militant
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Vincent Istria | ... |
Jeune militant
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Thomas Poggi | ... |
Jeune militant
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| Sigrid Bouaziz | ... |
Amie de Paris
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Luka Arbay | ... |
Ami de Paris
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Anthony Graziani | ... |
Ami de Paris
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| Aurélien Gabrielli | ... |
Ami de Paris
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Pierre-Laurent Santelli | ... |
Le beau-père de Stéphane
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Stéphane Sereni | ... |
L'oncle de Stéphane
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Simone Pomonti | ... |
La grand-mère de Stéphane
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Toussaint Martinetti | ... |
Voyou aux armes
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Julien Chipponi | ... |
Voyou aux armes
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Henri Costa | ... |
Juge d'instruction
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Samuel Torres Bianconi | ... |
Le cousin électricien de Lionel
(as Samuel Torre-Bianconi)
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Gilles Bastid | ... |
L'entrepreneur
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Lidwina Duval | ... |
L'amie danseuse de Christophe
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Pascale Mariani | ... |
La femme du maire de Paris
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Toussaint Burelli | ... |
Le type de la DGSE
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Léa Mariotti | ... |
La fille de François
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Jean-Emmanuel Pagni | ... |
Journaliste interview François
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Lucas Vittori | ... |
Jeune berger assassiné
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Jean-Pierre Siméoni | ... |
Jean-Pierre du petit bar
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Lola Bergoin-Graziani | ... |
Marie, l'amie de Stéphane
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Cloe Frassati | ... |
La copine énervée de Marie
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Vincent Albertini | ... |
Le copain dépassé dans la salle de bain
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Dominique Ansaldi | ... |
Dame 1
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Michelle Pancrazi | ... |
Dame 2
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Grégoire Giannecchini | ... |
Assaillant de Stéphane
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Flavio Dominici | ... |
Assaillant de Stéphane
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Jérôme Lucciani | ... |
Assaillant de Stéphane et tueur de Micka
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Mickaël Migliorini | ... |
Assaillant de Stéphane et tueur de Micka
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Jérémy Zanini | ... |
Assaillant de Stéphane et tueur de Micka
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Anthony Arrivabene | ... |
Assaillant de Stéphane et tueur de Micka
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Roselyne Filippini | ... |
Choeur des femmes
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Marie-Paule Franceschetti | ... |
Choeur des femmes
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Valérie Franceschetti | ... |
Choeur des femmes
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Malu Avazeri | ... |
Choeur des femmes
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Anne Castelli | ... |
Choeur des femmes
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Jacques-François Istria | ... |
Lieutenant de Marc-Antoine
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Ludovic Lemoine | ... |
Lieutenant de Marc-Antoine
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Jean-François Massiani | ... |
Lieutenant de Marc-Antoine
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Lucien Filippi | ... |
Lieutenant de Marc-Antoine
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Christophe Abrino | ... |
Lieutenant de Marc-Antoine
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Paul-François Albertini | ... |
Lieutenant de Marc-Antoine
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Alexandre Joannides | ... |
Lieutenant de Marc-Antoine
(as Alexandre Johhanides)
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Lucas Gil | ... |
Le neveu de Christophe
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François Gayrault-Andrei | ... |
Assassin de Christophe
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| Jean-Max Lhuillier | ... |
Assassin de Christophe
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Don-Marc Nicolai | ... |
Assassin de Christophe
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Eric Sabatini | ... |
Assassin de Christophe
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Louis-Alexandre Gianinelli | ... |
Rôdeur
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Olivier Massiani | ... |
Rôdeur
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Sylvain Ceccaldi | ... |
Ami de Stéphane à l'hôpital
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Jeanne Guerra | ... |
Mère de Christophe
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Ghjuvan-Andria Culioli | ... |
Père de Christophe
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Danielle Santini | ... |
Mère de Vanessa
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Bernard Gil | ... |
Père de Vanessa
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Lucas Gil | ... |
Le neveu de Christophe
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Rémy Steelcox | ... |
Un ancien ministre (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Thierry de Peretti | ||
Written by
| Thierry de Peretti | ... | (written by) & |
| Guillaume Bréaud | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Jean-Étienne Brat | ... | co-producer / executive producer |
| Rémi Burah | ... | co-producer |
| Frédéric Jouve | ... | producer |
| Marie Lecoq | ... | associate producer |
| Delphine Leoni | ... | co-producer |
| Olivier Père | ... | co-producer |
Cinematography by
| Claire Mathon | ||
Editing by
| Marion Monnier | ||
Editorial Department
| Marina Amaro | ... | dailies: M141 |
| Pierre Beautrait | ... | conformation: M141 |
| Justine Bernal | ... | lab supervisor: M141 |
| Christophe Bousquet | ... | colorist |
| Thibault Carterot | ... | ceo: M141 |
| Lila Desiles | ... | first assistant editor |
| Pierre-Louis Garnon | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Patrice Goessant | ... | chief technical officer: M141 |
| Cecile Portal | ... | deliveries: M141 |
| My Lan Nguyen Quang | ... | visual effects: M141 |
| Lucas Roy | ... | editing management: M141 |
Casting By
| Julie Allione | ||
Production Design by
| Manon Lutanie | ||
Set Decoration by
| Toma Baqueni | ... | (production designer) |
Costume Design by
| Rachel Raoult | ||
Production Management
| Juliette Chatry | ... | assistant production manager |
| Garbar | ... | assistant production manager |
| Thibault Mattei | ... | production manager |
| Svetlane Vaesken | ... | administrative production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Barbara Canale | ... | first assistant director |
| Julia Canarelli | ... | third assistant director |
| François Charles | ... | casting assistant |
| Yann Chemin | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Hélène Caperna | ... | head painter |
| Charlotte de Cadeville | ... | set dresser |
| Peyo Jolivet | ... | property master |
| Louise le Bouc Berger | ... | assistant art director |
| Arnaud Lucas | ... | assistant art director |
| Marion Pages Gonzalo | ... | assistant art director |
| Jean-Philippe Petit | ... | additional dressing props |
| Hervé Redoules | ... | chief painter |
Sound Department
| Léonard Accorsi | ... | assistant sound editor / sound assistant |
| Louis Bart | ... | sound editor |
| Martin Boissau | ... | sound |
| Nicolas d'Halluin | ... | adr supervisor |
| Nicolas Fioraso | ... | foley artist |
| Thomas Lachesnais | ... | boom operator |
| Anne Le Campion | ... | sound recordist |
| Victor Praud | ... | sound |
| Thomas Robert | ... | sound mixer |
| Jean-Nicolas Rocchesani | ... | sound assistant |
| Stéphane Thiébaut | ... | sound |
Special Effects by
| Peyo Jolivet | ... | weapons master |
Visual Effects by
| Adrien Bauve | ... | digital compositor |
| Ana-Maria Cojanu | ... | visual effects coordinator (as Ana Cojanu) |
| Arnaud Fouquet | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Frédéric Groetschel | ... | visual effects executive producer |
| Laurie Kotfila | ... | visual effects coordinator |
| Delphine Lasserre | ... | visual effects producer |
| Julien Pierret | ... | digital compositor |
| William Untereiner | ... | visual effects artist |
Stunts
| Jean-Marc Bellu | ... | stunt performer |
| Stéphane Boulay | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Damien D'Hulster | ... | stunt performer |
| Abdel Halim El Hakimi | ... | stunt performer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Yannick Casanova | ... | additional camera operator |
| Marie Celette | ... | additionnal first assistant camera |
| Hélène Degrandcourt | ... | second assistant camera |
| Sarah Dubien | ... | additional first assistant camera |
| Frédéric Gibert | ... | lighting technician |
| Ernesto Giolitti | ... | gaffer |
| Alan Guichaoua | ... | first assistant camera |
| Elise Pinelli | ... | plate photographer |
| Ombeline Tamboise | ... | second assistant camera: retakes |
| Daudé Valentin | ... | lighting technician |
| Ahmed Zaoui | ... | key grip |
Casting Department
| Yannick Casanova | ... | extras casting |
| François Charles | ... | casting assistant |
| Manon Guichard | ... | casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Thomas Marini | ... | costume assistant |
Location Management
| Lionel Guerrini | ... | location scout |
| Pierre Mesplède | ... | trainee assistant unit manager |
Music Department
| Frédéric Junqua | ... | music supervisor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Clémentine Schaeffer | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| François Guerrar | ... | press |
| Camille Trubuil | ... | assistant press |
Production Companies
- Les Films Velvet
- Arte France Cinéma (co-production)
- Stanley White (co-production)
- Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC) (participation)
- Collectivité Territoriale de la Corse (support)
- Corsica Pôle Tournages (support)
- Société des Producteurs de Cinéma et de Télévision (Procirep) (support)
- ARTE (participation)
- Canal+ (participation)
- Orange Cinéma Séries (participation)
- Alta Rocca Films
Distributors
- Kitchenfilm (2019) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Pyramide Distribution (2017) (France) (theatrical)
- Weird Wave (2019) (Greece) (theatrical)
- ARTE Mediathek (2021) (Germany) (video) (VoD)
- ARTE Mediathek (2021) (France) (video) (VoD)
- ARTE (2021) (Germany) (tv)
- ARTE (2021) (France) (tv)
- Distrib Films (2018) (United States)
- Pyramide International (2017) (World-wide)
- Realeyz (2021) (Germany) (video) (VoD)
- Sooner (2021) (Germany) (video) (VoD)
Special Effects
- Mikros Image (visual effects)
Other Companies
- Yellow Cab Studios (Foley studio)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Stephane moves to Paris to flee his past. The death of a former comrade brings back memories of his transformation from a middle class youth with conventional aspirations to a radicalized activist with dangerous ties. Stephane returns to Corsica for his friend's funeral, knowing that this trip could cost him his life. Written by mycroftmy |
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Box Office
| Budget | EUR3,450,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Freely inspired by the story of the director Thierry de Peretti's childhood acquaintance Nicolas Montigny, a young nationalist killed in 2001 at 28 by eleven bullets in a Bastia cybercafé, after having been close to the underground Corsican group "Armata Corsa". See more » |
| Soundtracks | Blinded by the Lights See more » |