The Gate (2014 film)
The Gate () is a drama film from 2014, a French-Belgian-Cambodian collaboration directed by Régis Wargnier, inspired by the works of François Bizot. Its debut occurred at the Telluride Film Festival on August 29, 2014, and it was also showcased in the Special Presentations category at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival.
The production, managed by Jean Cottin, Sidonie Dumas, and Rithy Panh, had a budget of $6 million and was released by Gaumont. Although it involved France, Belgium, and Cambodia in its creation, the film earned around $238,000 at the box office. The script was a joint effort between Antoine Audouard and Régis Wargnier, while Renaud Chassaing handled the cinematography.
Cast
- Raphaël Personnaz portraying François Bizot
- Olivier Gourmet as Marsac
- Phoeung Kompheak in the role of Douch
- Thorn Thanet playing Néang
- Boren Chhith as Lay
- Rathana Soth in the role of Phuong
- Steve Driesen as Father Vernet