Movies - Elyas: discover the poster for this french summer's must-see action film

By Mulder, 16 may 2024

The long-awaited poster for Elyas has just been unveiled, and it promises a thrilling cinematic adventure. Directed by Florent Emilio Siri, this action film is produced by Mathias Rubin and written by Siri himself in collaboration with Nicolas Laquerrière. It is scheduled for release in France on July 3, 2024.

Elyas, a former Special Forces soldier, lives as a recluse, haunted by his past. His daily life is turned upside down when he becomes the bodyguard of 13-year-old Nour and her mother Amina, newly arrived from the Middle East. As a bond develops between the hardened ex-warrior and the young girl, they are targeted by a mysterious commando. In the face of this threat, Elyas deploys all his skills to protect his loved ones.

The film features an impressive cast with Roschdy Zem in the title role, alongside Laëtitia Eïdo, Jeanne Michel, Dimitri Storoge, Sherwan Haji, Nabil Elouahabi, Murat Subasi and Frédéric Maranber. Music is composed by the renowned Alexandre Desplat, while cinematography is by Giovanni Fiore Coltellacci. Editing is by Olivier Gajan. Produced by Recifilms, Orange Studio and France 2 Cinéma, Elyas is distributed by StudioCanal in France. With a release date in the middle of summer, the film is well positioned to become one of the season's great successes.

Elyas promises to combine intense action and emotional drama, exploring themes of survival, protection and redemption. The combined talents of Florent Emilio Siri as director and Roschdy Zem on screen guarantee a powerful and captivating performance. The soundtrack by Alexandre Desplat adds a sonic dimension that is sure to enhance the cinematic experience. If you're looking for a film that combines intensity and strong emotions, Elyas is definitely one to add to your list of films to see this summer.

Synopsis:
Elyas, a lonely, paranoid former Special Forces soldier, becomes a bodyguard for 13-year-old Nour and her mother Amina, who have come from the Middle East. As the ex-warrior and the young girl get to know each other, a mysterious commando targets them. Elyas will stop at nothing to save her.

Elyas
Directed by Florent Emilio Siri
Produced by Mathias Rubin
Written by Florent-Emilio Siri, Nicolas Laquerrière
Starring Roschdy Zem, Laëtitia Eïdo, Jeanne Michel, Dimitri Storoge, Sherwan Haji, Nabil Elouahabi, Murat Subasi, Murat Subasi, Frédéric Maranber
Music by Alexandre Desplat
Cinematography : Giovanni Fiore Coltellacci
Edited by Olivier Gajan
Production companies: Recifilms, Orange Studio, France 2 Cinéma
Distributed by StudioCanal (France)
Release date : July 3 2024 (France)
Running time : NC