Langue Étrangère

Drama, Romance, Coming-of-age // France, Germany, Belgium 2024 // 105 minutes

When Fanny and Lena meet through a German-French student exchange, shaped by language barriers and political tensions, an emotional journey begins for the two young women. They discover that true connection goes far beyond words.

Langue Étrangère is a heartfelt story about two young women who, in a complex and politically charged present, learn to understand themselves and each other.

From the Competition 2024 Section

Director: Claire Burger
Screenplay: Claire Burger in collaboration with Léa Mysius
Cinematography: Julien Poupard
Editing: Frédéric Baillehaiche, Claire Burger
Music: Rebeka Warrior
Sound Design: Olivier Goinard
Sound: Julien Tan Ham Sicard
Sound Editing: Fanny Martin, Jeanne Delplancq
Production Design: Pascale Consignyc
Costumes: Isabelle Pannetier
Make-Up: Dorothea Widiermann, Anett Weber
Casting: Leila Fournier, Tanja Schuh
Producer: Marie-Ange Luciani
Co-Producers: Gerhard Meixner, Roman Paul, Christiane Sommer, Delphine Tomson, Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne
Co-Production: Razor Film Produktion Berlin
Les Films du Fleuve Liège
Arte France Cinéma Straßburg
MDR/Arte Leipzig
Cast: Lilith Grasmug (Fanny), Josefa Heinsius (Lena), Nina Hoss (Susanne), Chiara Mastroianni (Antonia), Jalal Altawil (Anthar)