''Volontaire'' is a French drama directed by

Hélène Fillières Hélène Fillières (born 1 May 1972) is a French actress, film director and screenwriter. She is the sister of filmmaker Sophie Fillières Sophie Fillières (born 20 November 1964) is a French film director and screenwriter who has written fo ...

, who also co-wrote the film and plays a naval commander.

Plot

After studying to become a Russian and an English linguist, Laure joins the Marine Fusiliers as a protocol officer. She is assigned to work for a Naval Commando officer that inspires her to earn her own

green beret The green beret was the official headdress of the British Commandos of the Second World War. It is still worn by members of the Royal Marines after passing the Commando Course, and personnel from other units of the Royal Navy, Army and RAF wh ...

as a member of the

Commando Ponchardier The Commandos Marine are the Special Operation Forces (SOF) of the French Navy. The Commandos Marine are nicknamed ''Bérets Verts'' (Green Berets). They operate under the Sailor Riflemen and Special Operations Forces Command (FORFUSCO) and ...

support unit.

Cast

Diane Rouxel Diane Rouxel (born August 14, 1993) is a French actress. She was nominated for the César Award for Most Promising Actress in 2016 for her role in the film '' Standing Tall''. She received the Prix Romy Schneider in 2019. Life and career Diane ...

as Laure Baer *

Lambert Wilson Lambert Wilson (born 3 August 1958) is a French actor, singer and activist. He is best known internationally for his portrayal of The Merovingian in ''The Matrix Reloaded'', ''The Matrix Revolutions'' and ''The Matrix Resurrections''. Biograph ...

as Commandant Rivière *

Alex Descas Alex Descas (born 1958) is a French actor known for his roles in films by Claire Denis and Jim Jarmusch. In France he is also known for his role as Schneider in the French TV series ''Un Flic''. He is a frequent collaborator of Claire Denis, app ...

as Albertini *

Corentin Fila Corentin Fila (born 28 September 1988) is a French actor. Life and career Son of a French specialized teacher and Franco-Congolese director David-Pierre Fila, Corentin obtained a degree in economics at Paris-Descartes while doing modeling. At t ...

as Loïc Dumont *

Josiane Balasko Josiane Balasko (born Josiane Balašković; 15 April 1950) is a French actress, writer, and director. She has been nominated seven times for César Awards, and won twice. Career One of Balasko's most recognized roles among English speakers is ...

as Muriel Baer *

André Marcon André Marcon (born 6 July 1948) is a French actor. In 1980 he starred in ''Le Voyage en douce'' directed by Michel Deville. Selected filmography * ''Le Voyage en douce'' (1980) * '' Stolen Life'' (1998) * ''Peau d'Ange'' (2002) * ''The Page ...

as Monsieur Baer *

Igor Kovalsky Igor may refer to: People * Igor (given name), an East Slavic given name and a list of people with the name * Mighty Igor (1931–2002), former American professional wrestler * Igor Volkoff, a professional wrestler from NWA All-Star Wrestling * ...

as Marchaudon *

Jonathan Couzinié Jonathan may refer to: *Jonathan (name), a masculine given name Media * ''Jonathan'' (1970 film), a German film directed by Hans W. Geißendörfer * ''Jonathan'' (2016 film), a German film directed by Piotr J. Lewandowski * ''Jonathan'' (2018 ...

as Philippe *

as Weber *

Marc Fraize Marc or MARC may refer to: People * Marc (given name), people with the first name * Marc (surname), people with the family name Acronyms * MARC standards, a data format used for library cataloging, * MARC Train, a regional commuter rail system of ...

as Desmarest *

Pauline Acquart Pauline may refer to: Religion *An adjective referring to St Paul the Apostle or a follower of his doctrines *An adjective referring to St Paul of Thebes, also called St Paul the First Hermit *An adjective referring to the Paulines, various relig ...

as Attab

Production

Principal photography Principal photography is the phase of producing a film or television show in which the bulk of shooting takes place, as distinct from the phases of pre-production and post-production. Personnel Besides the main film personnel, such as actor ...

on the film began on May 11, 2017 in Bretagne. The shooting lasted 7 weeks and ended in July 2017.

References

External links

* 2018 drama films 2018 films French drama films 2010s French-language films 2010s French films {{2010s-drama-film-stub