The Line poster

The Line

La ligne

2022·101'

★ 5.6

Margaret, 35, has a history of violent behaviour which has cost her a romantic relationship. She has moved back in with her mother Christina, a fragile, immature 55-year-old woman who blames Margaret, her firstborn, for ruining her dreams of a career as a concert pianist. In a state of unbridled fury during an argument, Margaret hits Christina. The law steps in, further complicating family dynamics. As she awaits trial, Margaret is forbidden from coming into contact with her mother or within 100 metres of their home. This only intensifies her desire to be closer to her family. Every day, Margaret appears at this 100-metre threshold to see her 12-year-old sister Marion and give her music lessons.

Stills

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Cast

Valeria Bruni Tedeschi Valeria Bruni Tedeschi Christina
Stéphanie Blanchoud Stéphanie Blanchoud Margaret
Benjamin Biolay Benjamin Biolay Julien
Dali Benssalah Dali Benssalah Hervé
Elli Spagnolo Marion
India Hair India Hair Louise
Eric Ruf Eric Ruf Serge
Thomas Wiesel Thomas Wiesel Claudio
Jean-François Stévenin Jean-François Stévenin Fisherman
Louis Gence Youri

Screenings in Brussels

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