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Frontière(s)
''Frontier(s)'' () is a 2007 French-Swiss independent horror film written and directed by Xavier Gens in his feature length debut and stars Karina Testa, Aurélien Wiik, Estelle Lefébure, and Samuel Le Bihan. It follows a group of young criminals from Paris who lodge at a countryside inn run by neo-Nazis in the aftermath of riots spurred by a controversial presidential election. After its premiere in France at the Agde Film Festival in 2007, the film was given a limited release in the United States on May 9, 2008, as part of the After Dark Horrorfest. Plot A far-right candidate reaches the second round of the election for the French presidency, sparking riots in Paris. Hoping to escape Paris but needing cash, a street gang made up of Muslim Arab youths; Alex, Tom, Farid, the pregnant Yasmine, and her brother Sami take advantage of the chaos to pull off a robbery. Sami is shot, and the group splits up: Alex and Yasmine take Sami to a hospital, and Tom and Farid take the mone ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aurélien Wiik
Aurélien Wiik (born 24 September 1980) is a French actor and filmmaker. He is the son of a Norwegian father and of the French actress Françoise Deldick. Life and career Acting career He made his cinematic acting debut at the age of twelve, playing Antoine in the 1994 film ''Cache cash'', directed by Claude Pinoteau. In 1997, he played "Pierrot" in Roger Hanin's film ''Soleil'', starring Sophia Loren, Philippe Noiret and Marianne Sägebrecht. In 2004, he played Jean Lupin in ''Arsène Lupin'', starring Romain Duris and Kristin Scott Thomas. In 2005, he appeared in four films, including: '' À travers la forêt'', directed by Jean-Paul Civeyrac, and ''Tu vas rire, mais je te quitte'', directed by Philippe Harel. In 2006, he was in ''Sans Elle'', directed by Jean Beaudin. Directing career He made his directorial debut in 2005 with ''Rue des vertus''. Theatre Wiik's debut stage role was in a 1994 production of Henri de Montherlant's play '' La Ville dont le prince est un enfan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samuel Le Bihan
Samuel Le Bihan (born 2 November 1965) is a French actor, known for his role in '' Brotherhood of the Wolf'' and TV series ''Alex Hugo''. He was awarded a knighthood in the Legion of Honour in 2024 for his work on behalf of children with autism and their families. Personal Life Le Bihan has three children from different relationships. His daughter Angia's mother is Daniela Beye. His son Jules' mother is Patricia Franchino. His daughter Emma-Rose was born in 2018 during his relationship with DJ Angie Vu Ha. The actor was inspired by his daughter Angia, who is autistic, to start the Autisme Info Service website, which gives information and advice to families with autistic children. He is the site's co-president. Selected filmography Film * 1993: , directed by René Féret * 1993: , directed by René Féret * 1993: ' (''Three Colours: Red''), directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski * 1994: ', directed by Régis Wargnier * 1996: ', directed by Bertrand Tavernier * 1997: ', directed b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Estelle Lefébure
Estelle Lefébure (; born 11 May 1965) is a French actress and model. She was one of the top fashion models in the 1980s and 1990s. Estelle Lefebure, as she was known in the early 1980s, was discovered by George Gallier and managed by him exclusively at Prestige Models in Paris. George Gallier then moved to New York City to start American Model Management, and managed her career until 1991. Her national recognition was immediate after the first Guess (clothing) campaign shot by Wayne Maser in the early 1980s; she then shot several covers of American ''Vogue'' with photographer Richard Avedon, several covers of American ''Elle'' with Marc Hispard, Gilles Ben Simon and Bill King. French ''Elle'' magazine model editor Odile Saron was also instrumental in helping Estelle's career take off. In 1991, she switched agencies, moving from American Model Management to Elite, moved to California, and married singer David Hallyday. During her marriage with David Hallyday, she was known profess ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chems Dahmani
Chems Dahmani (born 16 June 1986) is a French actor. Filmography * 2011: '' The Assault'' * 2010: ''From Paris with Love (film)'' * 2008: ''Des Poupées et Des Anges'' Directed by Nora Hamdi * 2008: ''Frontier(s)'' Directed by Xavier Gens * 2007: ''In The Ropes'' Directed by Magaly-Richard Serrano * 2001: ''Cinéma Permanent'' Directed by Charlotte Silvera T.V * 2008: Duval et Moretti "''Compte à rebours''" Directed by Dennis Berry * 2007: ''L'embrasement'' Directed by Philippe Triboit * 2006: Madame la Proviseure "''Chacun Sa Chance''" Directed by Philippe Berenger * 2005: ''Sabah'' Directed by Farid Lozès * 2004: ''L’évangile Selon Aimé'' Directed by André Chandelle * 2002: Brigade des Mineurs "''Tacle Gagnant''" Directed by Miguel Courtois * 2002: ''Jim la nuit'' Directed by Bruno Nuytten * 2001: Commissaire Moulin "''Le Petit Bonhomme''" Directed by Gérard Marx Gérard Marx is a French César Award Cesar or César may refer to: Arts and entertainment * C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xavier Gens
Xavier Gens (; born on ) is a French film director, screenwriter and producer. Career Gens directed three short films in his native language, ''BTK – Born to Kast'' (2000), ''Au petit matin'' (2005) and ''Sable noir'' (2006), before being hired by 20th Century Studios, 20th Century Fox to direct his debut English-language film, ''Hitman (2007 film), Hitman'' (2007). The same year, he directed his first French-language feature, ''Frontier(s)''. In October 2007, a few weeks before the film's release, reports came in that Fox had turned down the version that Gens submitted to them. Nicolas de Toth was brought in to edit the film for commercial purposes and the studio ordered reshoots. While the studio denied claims that Gens had been fired due to the extreme violence in his cut, and insisted that he was still on the project, some reports stated that Gens was not even in the country as these reshoots were being made. Despite being critically panned, ''Hitman'' was a success with a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
World War II
World War II or the Second World War (1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945) was a World war, global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies of World War II, Allies and the Axis powers. World War II by country, Nearly all of the world's countries participated, with many nations mobilising all resources in pursuit of total war. Tanks in World War II, Tanks and Air warfare of World War II, aircraft played major roles, enabling the strategic bombing of cities and delivery of the Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, first and only nuclear weapons ever used in war. World War II is the List of wars by death toll, deadliest conflict in history, causing World War II casualties, the death of 70 to 85 million people, more than half of whom were civilians. Millions died in genocides, including the Holocaust, and by massacres, starvation, and disease. After the Allied victory, Allied-occupied Germany, Germany, Allied-occupied Austria, Austria, Occupation of Japan, Japan, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muslims In France
Islam is the second-largest religion in France after Christianity. As of the most recent estimates, it is followed by approximately 9 million people, accounting for about 13% of the national population. This represents a steady increase from 2023, when Muslims comprised around 10% of the adult population—approximately 6.8 million people—according to data from INSEE. The majority of Muslims in France belong to the Sunni denomination and are of foreign origins. Sizeable minorities of Shia and non-denominational Muslims also exist. The French overseas region of Mayotte has a majority Muslim population, with 97% of the population following Islam. A report from the French Institute of Statistics in 2024 have reported that 76% of Muslims in France believe that religion is very important while 24% have stated religion played a somewhat important part and role in their life. The Insee and the National Institute for Demographic Studies in France found that the use of the veil fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arabs In France
Arabs in France are those parts of the Arab diaspora who have Immigration to France, immigrated to France, as well as their descendants. Subgroups include Algerians in France, Moroccans in France, Mauritanians in France, Tunisians in France, Lebanese people in France, Lebanese in France and Refugees of the Syrian Civil War. This French subgroup of Arabs in Europe are concentrated in the Maghrebi communities of Paris. Demographics French people of Arab and Amazigh/North African origin (predominantly from Maghreb but also some from Mashreq areas of the Arab world) in France forms the second largest ethnic group after French people of French origin. There are no official figures concerning the demographics of French people of Arab/African descent because ethnic statistics are forbidden in France. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Achilles Tendons
The Achilles tendon or heel cord, also known as the calcaneal tendon, is a tendon at the back of the lower leg, and is the thickest in the human body. It serves to attach the plantaris, gastrocnemius (calf) and soleus muscles to the calcaneus (heel) bone. These muscles, acting via the tendon, cause plantar flexion of the foot at the ankle joint, and (except the soleus) flexion at the knee. Abnormalities of the Achilles tendon include inflammation (Achilles tendinitis), degeneration, rupture, and becoming embedded with cholesterol deposits (xanthomas). The Achilles tendon was named in 1693 after the Greek hero Achilles. History The oldest-known written record of the tendon being named after Achilles is in 1693 by the Flemish/Dutch anatomist Philip Verheyen. In his widely used text he described the tendon's location and said that it was commonly called "the cord of Achilles." The tendon has been described as early as the time of Hippocrates, who described it as the "" (Latin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nazism
Nazism (), formally named National Socialism (NS; , ), is the far-right totalitarian socio-political ideology and practices associated with Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party (NSDAP) in Germany. During Hitler's rise to power, it was frequently referred to as Hitler Fascism () and Hitlerism (). The term " neo-Nazism" is applied to other far-right groups with similar ideology, which formed after World War II, and after Nazi Germany collapsed. Nazism is a form of fascism, with disdain for liberal democracy and the parliamentary system. Its beliefs include support for dictatorship, fervent antisemitism, anti-communism, anti-Slavism, anti-Romani sentiment, scientific racism, white supremacy, Nordicism, social Darwinism, homophobia, ableism, and the use of eugenics. The ultranationalism of the Nazis originated in pan-Germanism and the ethno-nationalist '' Völkisch'' movement which had been a prominent aspect of German ultranationalism since the late 19th centu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adel Bencherif
Adel Bencherif (born 30 May 1975) is a French actor. He is best known for his role in the 2009 film '' A Prophet''. Filmography *2004: '' Grande École'' - Ouvrier flash-back 2 *2004: '' Safia et Sarah'' - Un jeune de la cité *2005: '' Ze film'' - Aziz *2006: '' Paris, je t'aime'' - Le voleur de gutitare (segment "Place des Fetes") *2006: ''Cages'' - Rabbah *2006: '' Djihad!'' (TV) - Karim *2007: '' Les Liens du sang'' (TV) - Abdel *2007: '' Frontier(s)'' - Sami *2007: ''Andalucia'' directed by Alain Gomis - Farid *2008: ''Go Fast'' - Sed *2009: '' A Prophet'' (in French ''Un prophète'') directed by Jacques Audiard Jacques Audiard (; born 30 April 1952) is a French film director, producer, and screenwriter. One of the most awarded French filmmakers in history, his international accolades include an Academy Award, two British Academy Film Awards, and three ... - Ryad *2010: '' Of Gods and Men'' *2011: '' Sleepless Night'' *2013: ''Rock the Casbah'' *2013: '' The Dream ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Table Saw
A table saw (also known as a sawbench or bench saw in England) is a woodworking tool, consisting of a circular saw blade, mounted on an mandrel, arbor, that is driven by an electric motor (directly, by belt, by cable, or by gears). The drive mechanism is mounted below a table that provides support for the material, usually wood, being cut, with the blade protruding up through the table into the material. In most modern table saws, the table is fixed and the blade position can be adjusted. Moving the blade up or down affects the depth of the cut by controlling how much of the blade is protruding above the table surface. Many saws also have an adjustable angle, where the blade can be tilted relative to the table. Some earlier saws instead had a fixed blade and the table could be adjusted for height (exposure of blade) and angle relative to the blade. Types The general types of table saws are compact, benchtop, jobsite, contractor, hybrid, cabinet, and sliding table saws. Bench ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
