Une exécution ordinaire


1h 45m 2010

Brief Synopsis

As Joseph Stalin is preparing to deport Russia's Jews, he has his personal doctor executed. In order to relieve his physical suffering, he secretly calls on a young healer whom he manipulates, persuading her to leave her husband. But the broken and dignified couple survive the episode and outlive th

Film Details

Also Known As
Ordinary Execution, An, Une exécution ordinaire
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Foreign
Holiday
Period
Release Date
2010
Production Company
France 3 Cinéma; La Region Ile De France; StudioCanal; StudioCanal
Distribution Company
Arrow Film Distributors; Frenetic Films; StudioCanal; Studiocanal Distribution; Victory Entertainment

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 45m

Synopsis

As Joseph Stalin is preparing to deport Russia's Jews, he has his personal doctor executed. In order to relieve his physical suffering, he secretly calls on a young healer whom he manipulates, persuading her to leave her husband. But the broken and dignified couple survive the episode and outlive the dictator.

Film Details

Also Known As
Ordinary Execution, An, Une exécution ordinaire
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Foreign
Holiday
Period
Release Date
2010
Production Company
France 3 Cinéma; La Region Ile De France; StudioCanal; StudioCanal
Distribution Company
Arrow Film Distributors; Frenetic Films; StudioCanal; Studiocanal Distribution; Victory Entertainment

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 45m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 2010

Shown at Seattle International Film Festival (Contemporary World Cinema) May 20-June 13, 2010.

Based on the novel "Une exécution ordinaire" by Marc Dugain and published by A Vue d'Oeil in 2008.

Feature directorial debut for Marc Dugain.

Released in United States 2010 (Shown at Seattle International Film Festival (Contemporary World Cinema) May 20-June 13, 2010.)