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La Sirène
The Siren

  1. Overview
  2. Fact Sheet

1980. Abadan, the Iranian oil industry's capital is resisting an Iraqi siege. Omid, 14, braves the siege and stays with his grandfather to wait for his brother's return from the front. Along with him, a gallery of unusual characters stay in Abadan for their own reasons. As the noose tightens, Abadan could collapse at any moment. Omid decides to save his loved ones by embarking them on an abandoned boat that will become his ark.

The film

  • Film identity

    Original title: La Sirène

    Country: France, Germany, Luxembourg, Belgium

    Running time: 01 h 30 min

  • Technique

    Category: Feature film

    Techniques used: 2D/3D computer

    Target public: Teens, Adults, Young adults

    Looking for broadcaster(s), distributor(s), investor(s)

  • Credits

    Production: LES FILMS D'ICI, Sébastien ONOMO, KATUH STUDIO, BAC CINÉMA