
L'appel du devoir
Drama
Overview
During a critical address, the president of a war-torn country announces the failure of peace talks and declares a general mobilization. As the heavy silence lingers, a voice rises among the journalists.
Top Cast


Vincent Elbaz
Vincent Elbaz
Vincent Elbaz


Lula Cotton-Frapier
Lula Cotton-Frapier
Lula Cotton-Frapier


Camille Charbeau
Camille Charbeau
Camille Charbeau
Ipek Esra Kinay
Ipek Esra Kinay
Ipek Esra Kinay
François Frapier
François Frapier
François Frapier


Anthea Hill
Anthea Hill
Anthea Hill


Mounir Kateb
Mounir Kateb
Mounir Kateb
Jean-Phillipe Martin
Jean-Phillipe Martin
Jean-Phillipe Martin
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