Moka is a 2016 Franco-Swiss psychological thriller drama film written and directed by Frédéric Mermoud and based on the novel of the same name by Tatiana de Rosnay. The film was shown in the Piazza Grande section of the 2016 Locarno International Film Festival. It stars Emmanuelle Devos and Nathalie Baye.[2][3][4]
| Moka | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Frédéric Mermoud |
| Screenplay by | Frédéric Mermoud Antonin Martin-Hilbert |
| Based on | Moka by Tatiana de Rosnay |
| Produced by | Julien Rouch Tonie Marshall Damien Couvreur |
| Starring | Emmanuelle Devos Nathalie Baye |
| Cinematography | Irina Lubtchansky |
| Edited by | Sarah Anderson |
| Music by | Christian Garcia Grégoire Hetzel |
Production companies | Diligence Films Tabo Tabo Films |
| Distributed by | Pyramide Distribution (France) |
Release dates |
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Running time | 89 minutes |
| Countries | France Switzerland |
| Language | French |
| Box office | $1.3 million[1] |
Cast
edit- Emmanuelle Devos as Diane Kramer
- Nathalie Baye as Marlène
- David Clavel as Michel
- Diane Rouxel as Élodie
- Samuel Labarthe as Simon
- Olivier Chantreau as Vincent
- Jean-Philippe Écoffey as private investigator
- Marion Reymond as Adrienne
- Paulin Jaccoud as Luc
Production
editFilming began on location in Haute-Savoie on 8 September 2015 and continued in the surrounding areas of Lake Geneva. The shooting was completed on 24 October.[5]
Accolades
edit| Award / Film Festival | Category | Recipients and nominees | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locarno International Film Festival[6] | Variety Piazza Grande Award | Won |
References
edit- ^ "Moka". Box Office Mojo.
- ^ "Moka, revenge is a dish best served cold". Cineuropa. 5 August 2016.
- ^ "Locarno Film Review: 'Moka'". Variety. 5 August 2016.
- ^ "'Moka': Locarno Review". Screendaily. 6 August 2016.
- ^ "Shoot about to kick off for Moka by Frédéric Mermoud". Cineuropa. 25 August 2015.
- ^ "Palmarès 2016". Locarno.
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