Rebellion(2011)
Overview
April 1988, Ouvéa Island, New Caledonia. 30 gendarmes are taken hostage by a group of Kanak freedom fighters. 300 soldiers are sent from France to re-establish order. 2 men confront each other: Philippe Legorjus, chief of the terrorist squad, and Alphonse Dianou, head of the kidnappers. Through their shared values, they will attempt to make discussion triumph. But, in the middle of a presidential election, when the stakes are political, order isn't always dictated by morality. A violent and troubling epic that marks the return of Mathieu Kassovitz in front and behind the camera.
Director
Mathieu Kassovitz
Studio
France 2 Cinéma
Cast
Mathieu Kassovitz
as Philippe Legorjus
Iabe Lapacas
as Alphonse Dianou
Malik Zidi
as JP Perrot
Alexandre Steiger
as Jean Bianconi
Daniel Martin
as Bernard Pons
Philippe Torreton
as Christian Prouteau
Sylvie Testud
as Chantal Legorjus
Jean-Philippe Puymartin
as Général de Gendarmerie Jérôme
Steeve Une
as Samy
Patrick Fierry
as Colonel de l'armée Dubut
Philippe de Jacquelin Dulphé
as Général de brigade Vidal
Stefan Godin
as Lieutenant Colonel de Gendarmerie Benson
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2011
Runtime
2h 16m
Language
French
Rating
6.7 / 10
Production Companies
France 2 Cinéma • Studio 37 • Nord-Ouest Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Rebellion?▼
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What is Rebellion about?▼
April 1988, Ouvéa Island, New Caledonia. 30 gendarmes are taken hostage by a group of Kanak freedom fighters. 300 soldiers are sent from France to re-establish order. 2 men confront each other: Philippe Legorjus, chief of the terrorist squad, and Alphonse Dianou, head of the kidnappers. Through their shared values, they will attempt to make discussion triumph. But, in the middle of a presidential election, when the stakes are political, order isn't always dictated by morality. A violent and troubling epic that marks the return of Mathieu Kassovitz in front and behind the camera.
Who directed Rebellion?▼
Rebellion was directed by Mathieu Kassovitz and released in 2011. It is a drama, action, history film.
How long is Rebellion?▼
Rebellion has a runtime of 2 hours and 16 minutes (136 minutes total).
Who stars in Rebellion?▼
The cast of Rebellion includes Mathieu Kassovitz as Philippe Legorjus, Iabe Lapacas as Alphonse Dianou, Malik Zidi as JP Perrot, Alexandre Steiger as Jean Bianconi, Daniel Martin as Bernard Pons and more.
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