A Lake movie poster

A Lake

September 1, 2008 1h 25m 6.4/10 (31 votes)

Originally released in 2008. A Lake is a drama film. directed by Philippe Grandrieux. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Dmitriy Kubasov, Natálie Řehořová, and Aleksey Solonchev

Synopsis

The action unfolds in a country about which we know nothing, a land of snow and forests, somewhere in the North. A family lives in an isolated house near a lake. Alexi, a young, pure-hearted man, is a woodcutter. Occasionally suffering from epileptic seizures and overcome by an ecstatic state, he is one with the nature around him. Alexi is very close to his younger sister, Hege. Their blind mother, father, and younger brother, silently observe this uncontrollable love. One day a stranger arrives, a young man slightly older than Alexi.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 1, 2008 17 years ago
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Runtime 1h 25m 85 minutes total
User Rating 6.4/10 Good (31 votes)
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Language French Original language
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Country France Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • Mandrake Films
  • ARTE France Cinéma
  • BlueLight
  • Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Lake about?

The action unfolds in a country about which we know nothing, a land of snow and forests, somewhere in the North. A family lives in an isolated house near a lake. Alexi, a young, pure-hearted man, ...

Who directed A Lake?

A Lake was directed by Philippe Grandrieux.

How long is A Lake?

A Lake has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).

When was A Lake released?

A Lake was released on September 1, 2008 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in A Lake?

The main cast of A Lake includes Dmitriy Kubasov, Natálie Řehořová, Aleksey Solonchev, Simona Huelsemann, Arthur Semay.