United States / Jun 11, 2023 / Tribeca Film Festival
1h 44min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
Born in 1975, Marinette Pichon was a born soccer player. Raised by a courageous mother who had to deal with an abusive husband, she overcame difficulties and developed unwavering determination. While juggling odd jobs and her sporting career, she was selected for the French national team and then spotted by a major American club. Marinette then moved to the United States with her mother, pursuing her dream of becoming the best player in the world.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Gore Abrams | Mark Krikorian, Philadelphia Charge coach |
| Franck Andrieux | Jean-Claude |
| June Benard | Marinette Pichon as a child |
| Yamé Pertzing | Marinette Pichon as a teenager |
| Louisa Chas | Marinette's sister (adult) |
| Éloïse Bernazzi | Marinette's sister (teenager) |
| Serge Dupire | Village doctor |
| Régis Romele | English teacher |
| Julia Chiche | Sophie, tennis player |
| Romain Ogerau | Gilles, assistant coach of the France Team |
| Olivier Brabant | President of the FFF disciplinary committee |
| Candice Chauvin | Pia |
| Alicia Wolf | Caroline |
| Delphine Bernard | Ingrid Moatti |
| Yann Chermat | Hospital doctor |
| Vincent do Cruzeiro | College supervisor |
| Eric Beauchamp | Marseille coach |
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| Tristan Le Vexier | Boy at high school |
| Sidwell Weber | Young girl on playground |
| Laurent Richard | Aimé Mignot |
| Séverine Vasselin | Translator |
| Tiffany Hofstetter | Marie, wife of the American host couple |
| Manuel Sinor | Husband of the American host couple |
| Julien Goetz | French journalist in the USA |
| Eric Théobald | Journalist at the press conference |
| Emmanuel Rausenberger | TV journalist at the last match |
| Pépita Bauchy | France Team player |
| Solenn Le Bivic | Sonia, France Team |
| Anna Bullard | Heather Mitts, Philadelphia Charge player |
| Natte You | Philadelphia Charge player |
| Linda Larkovirta | Philadelphia Charge player |
| Olivia Pavlou-Graham | Philadelphia Charge player |
| Nathanaëlle Gerbeaux | Philadelphia Charge player |
| Valentin Dupic | Journalist |
| Cédric Martin | Spectator MVP (uncredited) |
| Elly Norris | Philadelphia Charge player (uncredited) |
Genres
DramaHistory
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Marinette |
| Original language | Français (FR) |
| Spoken languages | English, Français |
| Production countries | France |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | France 3 Cinéma, Pictanovo, Vigo Films |
| Release date | 7 giugno 2023 |
| Executive producer | Angeline Massoni |
| Production | Virginie Verrier, Marie Besançon |
| Writer | Virginie Verrier, Marinette Pichon, Fabien Lévêque |
| Casting | David El Hakim |
| Editing | Jérôme Bréau, Anna Martinot |
| Cinematography | Xavier Dolléans, Guillaume Quilichini, Fanny Soulabaille, Oscar Kurkjian, Raphaël Drouhot, Pauline Chevalier, Perrine Boetsch, Titouan Savart |
| Assistant directors | Sophie Pochon, Maryam Barakat, Zoltan Zidi, Sandra Di Pasquale, Virginie Verrier |
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| Lighting | Raphael Auger |
| Camera operators | Guillaume Quilichini, Xavier Dolléans, Fanny Soulabaille, Oscar Kurkjian, Raphaël Drouhot, Pauline Chevalier, Perrine Boetsch, Titouan Savart |
| Additional photography | Xavier Dolléans, Guillaume Quilichini, Fanny Soulabaille, Oscar Kurkjian, Raphaël Drouhot, Pauline Chevalier, Perrine Boetsch, Titouan Savart |
| Production design | Isabelle Quillard |
| Art direction | Isabelle Quillard |
| Set decoration | Isabelle Quillard |
| Visual effects | Niranjan Siva |
| Stunts | Emmanuel Lanzi, Estelle Piget |
| Music | Jean-Fabien Dijoud, Kevin Moine, Christophe Prié, Cristinel Sirli |
| Sound | Kevin Moine, Christophe Prié, Cristinel Sirli, Jean-Fabien Dijoud |
| Costume design | Elisabeth Rousseau, Agathe Bernardon, Marie Lastennet, Dorothée Soual |
| Makeup | Marie Lastennet, Agathe Bernardon, Elisabeth Rousseau, Dorothée Soual |
| Hairstyling | Agathe Bernardon, Elisabeth Rousseau, Marie Lastennet, Dorothée Soual |
| Budget | 5.500.000 € |
Release dates
Premiere
Australia / Nov 09, 2023 / Melbourne Queer Film Festival
Singapore / Nov 11, 2023 / vOilah! French Film Festival
Philippines / Nov 24, 2025 / R-16 / French Film Festival
Limited release
Sweden / Jun 07, 2023 / 15
Singapore / Dec 07, 2023 / M18
Theatrical release
France / Jun 07, 2023
Switzerland / Jun 07, 2023 / 12
Digital
Germany / Aug 22, 2024
Brazil / Mar 21, 2025
Physical media
France / Oct 11, 2023 / DVD
TV
France / May 13, 2024 / Canal+ Cinéma(s)
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