German PremiereBelgium, France 2021Language:FrenchSubtitles:GermanDirector:Christophe HermansWriter:Christophe Hermans, Noëmie NicolasCinematographer:Colin LévêqueEditor:Anne-Laure Guégan, Joel MannMusic:Fabian FioriniSound:Pierre Mertens, David Vankren, Emmanuel DeboissieuWith:Ludivine Sagnier, Sophie Breyer, Mara Taquin, Bonnie Duvauchelle, Tom VermeirProducer:Caroline Bonmarchand, Xenia SulymaProduction Company:Frankas Productions, Avenue B ProductionDistributor:Reel Suspects81 min, Colour

As far back as teenagers Marion, Claire and Louise can remember, their lives have been shaped by the emotional ups and downs of their mother Alice, who suffers from bipolar disorder. Only the love of her daughters can save Alice from the destructive spiral she slips deeper into with each passing day. She describes her relationship with her children with the words: "I don't know if you realise it, but you are rocks." LA RUCHE tells of a fierce, indescribable and unconditional love. As in many of his works, director Christophe Hermans focuses on the individuals in his feature film debut, looking at teenage years and family relationships.


Recommended for ages 12+

Director's Biography:Born in 1982, graduated in directing from a Belgian art academy in 2005. Since then active as director and author of numerous, award-winning documentaries and short films. Feature film debut LA RUCHE based on the novel of the same name by Arthur Loustalot.

Director's Filmography:
2015 ECLAIREURS (DOKU)
2013 LES PERRUQUES DE CHRISTEL (DOKU)
2011 A STRANGER‘S BODY (DOKU)
2011 FANCY FAIR (KURZ)