The Companions movie poster

The Companions

February 23, 2022 1h 50m 6.7/10 (47 votes)

Released 4 years ago in 2022. The Companions is a comedy/drama film. directed by François Favrat.

Starring Najaa Bensaid, Agnès Jaoui, and Pio Marmaï

Synopsis

At 19, passionate about street art, Naëlle (Najaa Bensaid) is forced to follow a reintegration project with other young people, her last chance to avoid being separated from her loved ones. Touched by the young girl, Hélène (Agnès Jaoui), the site manager and her instructor, introduces her one day to the Maison des Compagnons de Nantes, a world of traditions that promotes craftsmanship excellence and transmission between generations. Alongside Paul (Pio Marmai), a companion stained glass artist who agrees to take her for training in his studio, Naëlle discovers a universe with codes very different from hers that could give new meaning despite her difficulties in life. Naëlle will carve a place for herself in the fascinating world of stained glass and will realize that the Companions' values are not just empty words.

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 23, 2022 3 years ago
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Runtime 1h 50m 110 minutes total
User Rating 6.7/10 Good (47 votes)
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Language French Original language
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Country Belgium + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • Soyouz Films
  • Wild Bunch
  • France 2 Cinéma
  • uMedia

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Companions about?

At 19, passionate about street art, Naëlle (Najaa Bensaid) is forced to follow a reintegration project with other young people, her last chance to avoid being separated from her loved ones. Touche...

Who directed The Companions?

The Companions was directed by François Favrat.

How long is The Companions?

The Companions has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).

When was The Companions released?

The Companions was released on February 23, 2022 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Companions?

The main cast of The Companions includes Najaa Bensaid, Agnès Jaoui, Pio Marmaï, Louis Cristiani, Mouad Habrani.