The Right of the Weakest (2006)
La raison du plus faible (original title)Reference View | Change View
- 1h 56min
- Crime, Drama
- 19 Jul 2006 (France)
- Movie
In Liège, a group of men gathers every day in a café situated near the steel factory which once reigned supreme. They play cards in a warm atmosphere but that hardly masks their quiet desperation. All unemployed, either because they can't...
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Cast
| Éric Caravaca | ... |
Patrick
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| Lucas Belvaux | ... |
Marc Pirmet
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Claude Semal | ... |
Robert
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| Patrick Descamps | ... |
Jean-Pierre
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| Natacha Régnier | ... |
Carole
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Elie Belvaux | ... |
Steve
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| Gilbert Melki | ... |
Le ferrailleur
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Philippe Anciaux | ... |
Capitain Magis
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Daniela Bisconti | ... |
Gina
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Andrée Cambier | ... |
Mère de Robert
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Michel Colecchia | ... |
Policier en civil
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| Christian Crahay | ... |
Père de Carole
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Raymonde Dullers | ... |
Voisine de Patrick
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Théo Hebrans | ... |
Vieux joueur de cartes
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Dominique Heinry | ... |
Policier en civil
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Luc Lejeune | ... |
Gardien
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Giovanni Russo | ... |
Guide de l'usine
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| Renaud Rutten | ... |
Arsène
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| Patrick Sobelman | ... |
Négociant
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Luc Thomas | ... |
Le gendarme
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Philippe Toussaint | ... |
Négociant
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Félix Valentino | ... |
José
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Directed by
| Lucas Belvaux | ||
Written by
| Lucas Belvaux | ... | () |
Produced by
| Diana Elbaum | ... | co-producer |
| Sophie Lebreton | ... | assistant producer |
| Patrick Sobelman | ... | producer |
| Arlette Zylberberg | ... | associate producer: RTBF |
Music by
| Riccardo Del Fra | ||
Cinematography by
| Pierre Milon | ||
Editing by
| Ludo Troch | ||
Editorial Department
| Fabian Hannaert | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Jean-Baptiste Le Guen | ... | digital film supervisor |
| Sophie Lustière | ... | colorist |
| Sébastien Mingam | ... | colorist: dailies |
| Sarah Perrain | ... | assistant editor |
| Alexandra Pocquet | ... | colorist |
Production Design by
| Frédérique Belvaux | ||
Set Decoration by
| Muriel Chinal | ||
Costume Design by
| Nathalie Raoul | ||
Makeup Department
| Catherine Bruchon | ... | key makeup artist |
Production Management
| Philippe Groff | ... | unit production manager |
| Pierre Huot | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Marie-Frédérique Lauriot dit Prévost | ... | production manager |
| Jeannick Quai | ... | production accountant |
| Philippe Toussaint | ... | assistant unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Dominique Heinry | ... | second assistant director |
| Christophe Marillier | ... | first assistant director |
| Marianne Nicole | ... | trainee assistant director |
Art Department
| Mathieu Chatagnon | ... | ripper |
| Muriel Chinal | ... | set dresser |
| Laurie Colson | ... | set dresser |
| Christophe Couzon | ... | first assistant decorator |
Sound Department
| Pierre Martens | ... | sound recordist |
| Jo Masset | ... | post-synchronisation |
| Henri Morelle | ... | sound |
| Gérard Rousseau | ... | sound mixer |
| Frank Struys | ... | boom operator |
| Luc Thomas | ... | assistant re-recording mixer |
| Philippe van Leer | ... | foley artist |
| Béatrice Wick | ... | sound editor |
Visual Effects by
| Etienne Grandou | ... | visual effects coordinator |
| Ludovic Iochem | ... | matte painter |
| Bertrand Levallois | ... | visual effects supervisor |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Antoine Bellem | ... | electrician |
| Jean Christophe Delinaoumis | ... | best boy grip |
| Antoine Doyen | ... | electrician |
| Luc Frisson | ... | first assistant camera |
| Aurélien Gerbault | ... | gaffer |
| Benjamin Hautenauve | ... | assistant camera |
| Laurent Leonard | ... | key grip |
| Gunther Schockaert | ... | electrician |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Mylène Fraszczak | ... | wardrobe |
Location Management
| Philippe Groff | ... | location scout |
| Michèle Massé | ... | location scout |
Script and Continuity Department
| Marika Piedboeuf | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Marie-Christine Damiens | ... | press attache |
| Virginie Defauwes | ... | production assistant |
| Pierre Foulon | ... | production staff |
Production Companies
- Agat Films & Cie
- Entre Chien et Loup
- France 3 Cinéma (co-production)
- Radio Télévision Belge Francophone (RTBF) (in co-production with)
- Araneo (in co-production with)
- Ateliers de Baere (in co-production with)
- Centre du Cinéma et de l'Audiovisuel de la Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles (with the support of)
- Télédistributeurs Wallons (with the support of)
- Région Wallone (with the support of)
- CinéCinéma (participation)
- Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC) (participation)
- Soficinéma (in association with)
- Cofimage 17 (in association with)
- Banque Populaire Images 6 (in association with)
- Tax Shelter du Gouvernement Fédéral Belge (with the support of)
- Eurimages (with the support of)
- Canal+ (with the participation of)
- MEDIA Programme of the European Union (developed with the support of)
- i2i Media Programme (developed with the support of)
Distributors
- A-Film Distribution (2007) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Diaphana Distribution (2006) (France) (theatrical)
- Mongrel Media (Canada) (theatrical)
- Diaphana Distribution (2007) (France) (DVD)
- Mongrel Media (2007) (Canada) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Arane (laboratory services)
- Ercidan (titles)
- Iris Camera (camera equipment provided by)
- LD Catering (catering)
Storyline
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In Liège, a group of men gathers every day in a café situated near the steel factory which once reigned supreme. They play cards in a warm atmosphere but that hardly masks their quiet desperation. All unemployed, either because they can't find work like Patrick or because they have been made redundant like Robert and Jean-Pierre, they try to forget their lot in the warm atmosphere of the place. One day, Marc, a newcomer, joins them. It soon appears that the man has just been released from prison and even if he is determined to go straight his presence suddenly inspires Robert : why not try criminality ? Written by Guy Bellinger |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Visa d'exploitation en France # 112095. See more » |
| Soundtracks | Una lacrima sul viso See more » |
| Quotes |
Jean-Pierre:
You're an idiot. Robert: I know, you already said that. Jean-Pierre: But here you're so much an idiot that it's worth to say it twice. See more » |