@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
La cravate
Bastien is twenty years old and has been an activist for five years in the main extreme right party. When the presidential campaign begins, he's invited by his superior to commit even further. Initiated into the art of decking himself out like a politician, he starts to dream of a career, but old demons surge forth...
Quick Stats
6.9
TMDB Rating
46
Votes
1h 37m
Runtime
—
Budget
—
Box Office
—
Return
Key Crew
DirectorMathias Théry
CinematographyEtienne Chaillou
ComposerEtienne Chaillou
EditorMathias Théry
Produced by
Quark Productions
Where to Watch
Streaming
Netflix
HBO MaxBuy
Apple iTunesSee more on TMDB → JustWatch
Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
B
Bastien Régnier
B
Bastien Régnier
É
Éric Richermoz
Florian Philippot
Marine Le Pen
Franck de la Personne
E
Etienne Chaillou
Narrateur
