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The Writer
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The Writer

2025-06-02 · 10 min · ★ 8.0

Drama

Joe, a young writer, embarks on writing his second book after the runaway success of his first. But Joe is quickly overwhelmed by the remarks of those close to him, remarks that will eventually obsess him until he can no longer turn back...

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Directors
Jorik Saint-Martin, Lucie Calilhanna, Melvin Richer
Production companies
Unistra - Université de Strasbourg, Région Grand Est, Eurométropole de Strasbourg
Countries
France
Status
Released

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Mathias GuenserJoe
Stéphan BeauregardStéphan BeauregardMaurice
Yohan HortenseVinc
Swad SammariOlivia
Jasmyne DjedidLisa
Skander Ben MoussaPassant n°1
Jorik Saint-MartinPassant n°2
Yannis kleinPassant n°3

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