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La Traversée

La Traversée
The Crossing

  1. Overview
  2. Fact Sheet

A small village looted in darkness, a family forced to flee. The two oldest children, Kyona and Adriel are quickly separated from their parents facing the road of exile alone. They embark on a heroic journey which takes them from childhood to adolescence in search of shelter, peace and the hope of finding refuge and their family. Crossing a continent torn apart by war and migrant persecution, these courageous siblings survive incredible challenges, before reaching a new world, free at last.

The film

  • Film identity

    Original title: La Traversée

    Directed by: Florence MIAILHE

    Country: Germany, France, Czech Republic

    Year of production: 2020

    Running time: 01 h 24 min

  • Technique

    Category: Feature film

    Techniques used: paint on glass

    Version: Original French version English subtitles

    Process: Colour

    Target public: Teens, Adults, Young adults

  • Credits

    Directed by: Florence MIAILHE

    Production: LES FILMS DE L'ARLEQUIN, Dora BENOUSILIO, BALANCE FILM GMBH, Ralf KUKULA, MAURFILM S.R.O., Martin VANDAS, XBO FILMS, Luc CAMILLI

    Distribution: GEBEKA FILMS, Marc BONNY

    Script: Marie Desplechin, Florence Miailhe

    Storyboard: Florence Miailhe

    Music: Philipp Kümpel