La Brèche de Roland (2000)
Directed by Arnaud Larrieu, Jean-Marie Larrieu

Comedy / Drama / Short
aka: Roland's Pass

Film Synopsis

Early into middle-age, Roland decides to fulfil his dream, to climb to the Brèche de Roland, a spectacular natural gap in the Pyrenees on the Franco-Spanish border.  His wife Mireille and their two teenage children, Maxime and Claire, are less enthusiastic.  However, the expedition provides an opportunity for the family to exchange confidences, and Claire is surprised to learn that her father is not what he seems...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Arnaud Larrieu, Jean-Marie Larrieu
  • Script: Jean-Marie Larrieu
  • Cinematographer: Catherine Pujol
  • Cast: Mathieu Amalric (Roland), Cécile Reigher (Mireille), Anaïs Chunleau (Claire), Julien Rivière (Maxime), Gilles Quessette (Montagnard 1), Jean-Marie Larrieu (Montagnard 2)
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Color
  • Runtime: 47 min
  • Aka: Roland's Pass

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