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A Lake (2008): Cast

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A Lake is a 2008 drama directed by Philippe Grandrieux, starring Dmitriy Kubasov as Alexi, Natálie Řehořová and Vitaly Kishchenko. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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A Lake (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Lake About?

The premise of A Lake without spoilers.

The story takes place in an unnamed northern land of snow and forest, where a secluded family lives by a lake. Alexi, a pure‑hearted woodcutter who occasionally suffers epileptic seizures and enters ecstatic communion with nature, is deeply attached to his younger sister Hege. Their blind mother, father and younger brother watch the intense bond in silence. One day a slightly older stranger arrives, unsettling the fragile world.

A Lake Themes & Keywords

· 2 tags
  • downward spiral
  • folk horror
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Cast & crew

A Lake Cast & Characters

Dmitriy Kubasov leads the cast as Alexi, with Natálie Řehořová as Hege and Vitaly Kishchenko as Christian. Directed by Philippe Grandrieux; 6 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Philippe Grandrieux

More films directed by Philippe Grandrieux: Unrest, Despite the Night, Murderess and White Epilepsy.

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A Lake Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Jezero” and “Озеро”.

Also known as
  • Jezero
  • Озеро
  • 湖泊

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A Lake FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of A Lake, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Lake?

A Lake runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was A Lake released?

A Lake was released on September 1, 2008.

Who directed A Lake?

A Lake was directed by Philippe Grandrieux.

More films by Philippe Grandrieux

Who is in the cast of A Lake?

A Lake stars Dmitriy Kubasov as Alexi, Natálie Řehořová as Hege and Vitaly Kishchenko as Christian, among 6 credited actors.

Does A Lake have a post-credit scene?

No. A Lake has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is A Lake in?

The original language of A Lake is French.

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