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La Ligne - The Line streaming

Original title: La ligne
2023 Movie France Short, Drama 102 min Ages 15+
By: Ursula Meier, Myriam Guérin With: Stéphanie Blanchoud, Elli Spagnolo, Gabrielle Proulx, Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, Christina Hauser

The relationship between 35-year-old Margaret and her unstable mother, Christina, has been forever marred by conflict. When another argument escalates and Margaret becomes violent, Christina obtains a court order against her aggressive daughter: Margaret is not allowed to come within 200 meters of the family home – a line drawn by her twelve-year-old sister Marion marks the boundary. But the ban on contact only strengthens Margaret's desire for family closeness, and so she approaches the supposedly insurmountable line every day. Set in the no-man's land of a Valais suburb, Swiss director Ursula Meier explores an explosive mother-daughter relationship with unforgettable images and unerring tonality.

Filmium rating
60%

Festival Achievements

Schweizer Filmpreis 2023
Awards:
Bestes Drehbuch • Beste Darstellerin • Beste Nebenrolle
Nominations:
Bester Spielfilm • Beste Filmmusik
Berlin International Film Festival 2022
Nominations:
Competition 2022
Zurich Film Festival 2022
Selections:
Programme

Mood

Conflict-Driven
Conflicted
Disturbing
Dramatic
Emotional
Familial Disharmony
Familial Tension
Family Tension
Intense
Introspective
Melancholic
Reflective
Serious
Tense
Touching
Turbulent

Cast & Crew

Ursula Meier
Myriam Guérin
Stéphanie Blanchoud
Guillaume Fauchon
Antoine Jaccoud
Nour Hammi-Peers
Gabrielle Proulx
Valeria Bruni Tedeschi
Stéphane Martel
Christina Hauser
Elli Spagnolo
Character Depth
Female Leads
Lead Actors
Stephanie Blanchoud
Strong Performances
Talented Cast
Ursula Meier (Director)

Cinematic Technique

Character-Focused
Close-Up
Close-Ups
Intimate
Intimate Framing
Long Takes
Natural Lighting
Naturalistic
Realistic

Film Movements

Social Realism

Narrative Structure

Character-Driven
Focused
Linear
Psychological Drama
Slow-Paced

Pace

Contemplative
Deliberate
Measured
Reflective
Slow
Slow-Burn
Slow-Paced

Style

Artistic
Character-Driven
Contemporary
Drama
Dramatic
Intimate
Poetic
Psychological
Realism
Realistic
Visual Storytelling

Time-Period

2020S
Contemporary
Modern

Central Conflict

Boundary Dispute
Desire For Reconciliation
Emotional Distance
Emotional Turmoil
Estrangement
Family Dispute
Family Estrangement
Family War
Protection Order
Restraining Order
Separation
Strained Relationship
Violence
Violence Aftermath

Characters

Aggressor
Baby
Daughter
Husband
Margaret
Mother
Step-Sister Marion
Stepsister
Victim
Younger Sister

Ending

Ambiguous
Bittersweet
Emotional Resolution
Family Tension Unresolved
Open-Ended
Reflective

Historical Context

2020S
Contemporary
Present Day

Key Plot Points

Boundary Line
Daily Visits
Dispute With Mother
Emotional Tension
Family Conflict
Protection Order
Restraining Order
Violent Argument
Violent Incident

Plot

Boundary Line
Emotional Boundaries
Emotional Fallout
Emotional Struggle
Familial Conflict
Family Conflict
Family Dynamics
Family Tension
Family War
Longing
Mother-Daughter Conflict
Mother-Daughter Relationship
Protective Order
Restraining Order
Restrictions
Separation
Toxic Relationship

Setting

Domestic
Domestic Environment
Family Home
Grass Boundary
Intimate
Intimate Spaces
Invisible Boundary
Residential Area
Suburban
Suburban Or Rural Environment
Urban Environment

Shooting Location

Domestic Setting
Family Home
Residential Neighborhood
Suburban
Suburban Setting

Theme

Boundaries
Emotional Boundaries
Emotional Struggle
Emotional Tension
Estrangement
Family Conflict
Family Dynamics
Family Dysfunction
Longing For Connection
Restrictions
Search For Recognition
Toxic Relationships
Trauma
Violence And Reconciliation

Genre

Art-House
Character Study
Drama
Family Conflict
Family Drama
Psychological
Psychological Drama

Audiences

Adult
Adult Audience
Adults
Art-House Fans
Art-House Viewers
Drama Enthusiasts
Family Drama
Family Drama Enthusiasts
Family Drama Fans
Family Viewers
Psychological Drama

Titles

La ligne
La Ligne - The Line
The Line

Awards

Golden Bear Competition

Critical Reception

Critic Praise
Favorable Reviews
Metacritic 62
Rotten Tomatoes 63%

Festivals

Berlin International Film Festival

Ratings

3.4 Out Of 5 Stars
3.4/5 Allociné
63% Rotten Tomatoes
Rating 5.7 Out Of 10

Reception

Award Nomination
Berlin Film Festival 2022
Berlinale 2022
Critical Acclaim
Favorable
Favorable Critic Scores
Festival Premiere
Festival Selection
Mixed Reviews
Positive Reviews
Swiss Film Nomination 2023
Swiss Film Prize Nomination

Production Countries

Belgium
France
Switzerland

Release Year

2022
2023
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