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The opening night film at this year's Critics Week at the Cannes Film Festival, this exuberant and deeply moving film follows a new couple, Romeo (Jérémie Elkaïm) and Juliette (Valérie Donzelli), who must face the ultimate test when they discover their newborn child is very ill. Gathering their friends and family together, they confront the ordeal together as a form of warfare. Donzelli infuses the story with unexpected verve using a host of cinematic techniques, music and heartbreaking performances that results in a film about a contemporary couple who surprises even themselves with their ability to fight not only for the life of their child but for each other. The result is a film will bring tears to your eyes but will dazzle you with its contagious vitality for life. DECLARATION OF WAR draws on the real life experiences of Donzelli and co-star/co-writer Elkaïm and what they went through when their own son fell ill.
Original Release
07/07/2011
US Release
01/27/2012
Cast
Name | Character |
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Cesar Desseix | Adam Benaïm à 18 mois |
Gabriel Elkaim | Adam Benaïm à 8 ans |
Brigitte Sy | Claudia Benaïm - la mère de Roméo / Claudia Benaïm |
Elina Lowensohn | Alex - la compagne de Claudia / Alex |
Michèle Moretti | Geneviève - la mère de Juliette / Geneviève |
Philippe Laudenbach | Philippe - le père de Juliette / Philippe |
Bastien Bouillon | Nikos |
Béatrice de Staël | Le docteur Ghislaine Prat - la pédiatre / Ghislaine Prat |
Anne Le Ny | Le docteur Fitoussi - la neuropédiatre |
Frederic Pierrot | Le professeur Sainte-Rose |
Directors
Writers
Valérie Donzelli, Jérémie Elkaïm
Cast
Name | Character |
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Cesar Desseix | Adam Benaïm à 18 mois |
Gabriel Elkaim | Adam Benaïm à 8 ans |
Brigitte Sy | Claudia Benaïm - la mère de Roméo / Claudia Benaïm |
Elina Lowensohn | Alex - la compagne de Claudia / Alex |
Michèle Moretti | Geneviève - la mère de Juliette / Geneviève |
Philippe Laudenbach | Philippe - le père de Juliette / Philippe |
Bastien Bouillon | Nikos |
Béatrice de Staël | Le docteur Ghislaine Prat - la pédiatre / Ghislaine Prat |
Anne Le Ny | Le docteur Fitoussi - la neuropédiatre |
Frederic Pierrot | Le professeur Sainte-Rose |
Elisabeth Dion | Le docteur Kalifa de l'IGR |
Philippe Barassat | Un narrateur |
Valentine Catzéflis | Narratrice |
Julie Peugeot | La première nfirmière |
Serge Bozon | Le gifleur à la fête |
Henri Hooreman | Adam Benaïm à 6 mois |
Marie Donzelli | Marine - une assistante sociale |
Claire Serieys | Clarisse |
Riad Sattouf | Le cuistot |
Marie-Sohna Conde | La copine de Juliette |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Serge Catoire | Executive Producer |
Xavier Giannoli | Producer |
Sam Miller | Producer |