Germany / Feb 12, 2022 / Berlin International Film Festival
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Margaret, 35, has a history of violent behaviour which has cost her a romantic relationship. She has moved back in with her mother Christina, a fragile, immature 55-year-old woman who blames Margaret, her firstborn, for ruining her dreams of a career as a concert pianist. In a state of unbridled fury during an argument, Margaret hits Christina. The law steps in, further complicating family dynamics. As she awaits trial, Margaret is forbidden from coming into contact with her mother or within 100 metres of their home. This only intensifies her desire to be closer to her family. Every day, Margaret appears at this 100-metre threshold to see her 12-year-old sister Marion and give her music lessons.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Thomas Wiesel | Claudio |
| Jean-François Stévenin | Fisherman |
| Louis Gence | Youri |
Genres
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | La ligne |
| Original language | Français (FR) |
| Spoken languages | Français |
| Production countries | Belgium, France, Switzerland |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Bandita Films, Les Films de Pierre, Les Films du Fleuve, ARTE France Cinéma |
| Release date | 11 gennaio 2023 |
| Production | Luc Dardenne, Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Max Karli, Pauline Gygax, Marie-Ange Luciani, Nicolas Zen-Ruffinen, Olivier Père, Delphine Tomson, Philippe Logie |
| Writer | Ursula Meier, Stéphanie Blanchoud, Antoine Jaccoud, Nathalie Najem, Robin Campillo |
| Casting | Aurélie Guichard |
| Editing | Nelly Quettier, Mia Collins, Yov Moor, Marina Amaro, Audrey Kleinclaus, Indy Adjovi |
| Cinematography | Agnès Godard, Fred Bagoë Fauguet, François Tille, Sophie Poncin, Lukas Franz |
| Assistant directors | Sonia Rossier, Louis Morier-Genoud, Léon Yersin, Ursula Meier, Oceane Wannaz |
| Lighting | Elías Fernández Salomón, Romain Schar, Mathieu Werlen, Dino Berguglia, Thibault Danjou |
Show more
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
France / Jan 11, 2023
South Korea / Jan 25, 2023 / 15
Germany / May 18, 2023 / 12
Ukraine / Jun 10, 2023
Digital
Switzerland / Jan 11, 2023 / 12
France / Dec 17, 2025 / Arte•tv
Physical media
France / May 16, 2023 / DVD & Blu-Ray
TV
France / Dec 17, 2025 / Arte
Editorial content to complete
6 sections to complete. You can show them now and start filling them in.



















