Cast
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Lou de Laâge
as Esther
Riccardo Scamarcio
as Elio
Pierre-Henry Salfati
as Aaron
Sasson Gabai
as
Nicola Rignanese
as
Coraly Zahonero
as Rivka
Luigi Diberti
as
Fiorenza Tessari
as
Anna Sigalevitch
as Rachel
Natacha Krief
as Tsipporah
Jérémie Galiana
as Ariel
Anaël Guez
as Ronit
Haïm Vital Salfati
as
Liv del Estal
as Carla
Astrid Meloni
as Silvia
Crew
Director
- Stéphane Freiss
Writer
- Stéphane Freiss
- Caroline Deruas
- Laure Deschenes
- Audrey Gordon
Producer
- Marco Cohen
- Fabio Conversi
- Fabrizio Donvito
- Benedetto Habib
- Daniel Campos Pavoncelli
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, Where Life Begins examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of contemporary challenges that mirror our own experiences. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Stéphane Freiss brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2022, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Where Life Begins took approximately 19 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 99 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 157 minutes long.
- Several scenes were filmed in multiple locations to capture the perfect setting.
- The screenplay went through 5 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
- The costume department created over 394 unique costume pieces for the production.
Historical Context
- In 2022, when this film is released:
- Streaming platforms had largely replaced traditional cinema and television models.
- The COVID-19 pandemic transformed global health, economics, and social interaction.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: June 16, 2022
- Runtime: 1h 39m
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