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Antigone 2019

Box Office

$124K

Budget

$3.5M

Runtime

109 mins

Language

French

French

Sophie Deraspe’s adaptation reimagines the classic Greek tragedy as a powerful commentary on the immigrant experience in contemporary Montreal. The story follows a woman’s determined quest for justice, exploring themes of family, duty, and the challenges faced by those seeking refuge and belonging in a new land.

Sophie Deraspe’s adaptation reimagines the classic Greek tragedy as a powerful commentary on the immigrant experience in contemporary Montreal. The story follows a woman’s determined quest for justice, exploring themes of family, duty, and the challenges faced by those seeking refuge and belonging in a new land.

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Meet the Full Cast and Actors of Antigone

Explore the complete cast of Antigone, including both lead and supporting actors. Learn who plays each character, discover their past roles and achievements, and find out what makes this ensemble cast stand out in the world of film and television.


Antoine Desrochers

Antoine Desrochers

Hémon

Paul Doucet

Paul Doucet

Christian

Benoît Gouin

Benoît Gouin

Enquêteur

Natalie Tannous

Natalie Tannous

Juge

Jean-Sébastien Courchesne

Jean-Sébastien Courchesne

Maître O'Neil

Kathleen Fortin

Kathleen Fortin

Lyne, gardienne

Lise Castonguay

Lise Castonguay

Psychiatre

Sébastien Beaulac

Sébastien Beaulac

Gardien de prison

Martin Desgagné

Martin Desgagné

Détenus

Pierre Bédard

Pierre Bédard

Gardiens de prison

Nahéma Ricci

Nahéma Ricci

Antigone Hipponome

Éric Clark

Éric Clark

CBSA Officer

Hakim Brahimi

Hakim Brahimi

Étéocle

Rawad El-Zein

Rawad El-Zein

Polynice

Nour Belkhiria

Nour Belkhiria

Ismène

Rachida Oussaada

Rachida Oussaada

Ménécée

L. Fernando Becerra Sánchez

L. Fernando Becerra Sánchez

Étéocles's friend

Zalfa Chelhot

Zalfa Chelhot

Policière

Béatrice Mercier

Béatrice Mercier

Professeure d'Antigone

Athéna Henry

Athéna Henry

Antigone à 3 ans

Sarah Kenny

Sarah Kenny

Ismène à 6 ans

Youssef Zellag

Youssef Zellag

Polynice à 5 ans

Mathis Pommainville

Mathis Pommainville

Étéocle à 8 ans

Jean-Philippe Malaket

Jean-Philippe Malaket

Agent de sécurité à l'aéroport

Samy Ghezali

Samy Ghezali

Jeunes gang Polynice

Jimmy-Joe Gebrael

Jimmy-Joe Gebrael

Jeunes gang Polynice

Ajouna Bao-Lavoie

Ajouna Bao-Lavoie

Policiers - mort Étéocle

Jérémy Hurteau

Jérémy Hurteau

Policiers - mort Étéocle

Lise Chenier

Lise Chenier

Policiers - mort Étéocle

Dominic Couture

Dominic Couture

Policiers - mort Étéocle

Christian Jodoin

Christian Jodoin

Préposé à la morgue

Daniel Dulac

Daniel Dulac

Gardiens au salon funéraire

Éric Pimparé

Éric Pimparé

Gardiens au salon funéraire

Jessica Falaise

Jessica Falaise

Membres des Habibis

Nesrine Argoub

Nesrine Argoub

Membres des Habibis

Benmoussa Massinissa

Benmoussa Massinissa

Chauffeur (Algérie)

Kadri Belaid

Kadri Belaid

Hommes de main (Algérie)

Chilka Llaziz

Chilka Llaziz

Hommes de main (Algérie)

Samuel Lamarre

Samuel Lamarre

Tatoueur

Stéphane Hogue

Stéphane Hogue

Gardiens de prison

Rémy-Will Nicolas

Rémy-Will Nicolas

Gardiens de prison

Pier-Luc Lapointe

Pier-Luc Lapointe

Gardiens de prison

Nicolas Panneton

Nicolas Panneton

Gardiens de prison

Steve Proulx

Steve Proulx

Détenus

Henley Coulombe

Henley Coulombe

Policiers - arrestation d'Antigone

André-Anne du Cap

André-Anne du Cap

Policiers - arrestation d'Antigone

Martin Lefebvre

Martin Lefebvre

Policier en veston

Nicolas Scholtus-Champagne

Nicolas Scholtus-Champagne

Policiers - arrestation

Patrick Choquette

Patrick Choquette

Policiers - arrestation

Lynda Gagné

Lynda Gagné

Détenue en cellule

Karine Ricard

Karine Ricard

Détenue en cellule

Mathieu Ruel

Mathieu Ruel

Gardiens au palais de justice

Berline Dorleans

Berline Dorleans

Gardiens au palais de justice

Valérie Mantha

Valérie Mantha

Greffière

Catherine Larochelle

Catherine Larochelle

Maître Julie Hédouin

Davyd Tousignant

Davyd Tousignant

Constables spéciaux

André Latour

André Latour

Constables spéciaux

Camille Deslauriers Ménard

Camille Deslauriers Ménard

Émilie

Émilie Julien

Émilie Julien

Chantal

Ratings and Reviews for Antigone

See how Antigone is rated across major platforms like IMDb, Metacritic, and TMDb. Compare audience scores and critic reviews to understand where Antigone stands among top-rated movies in its genre.


Echo Score

The Movie Echo Score

89

Antigone delivers a striking contemporary adaptation of the classic play, anchored by a powerful central performance and confident direction. Critics highlight the film's visceral visual style, effective pacing, and resonant thematic focus on race and immigration, which together create an engaging narrative experience. The overall impact is uniformly positive, suggesting strong rewatch potential and lasting relevance.

The Movie Echo Score Breakdown for Antigone

90
Echo Score

Art & Craft

The film’s direction is described as confident and smart, translating a 2,500‑year‑old text into a vital cinematic experience. Reviewers note the immediate, visceral visual style and the director’s background in documentary shaping a vibrant aesthetic. Editing and cinematography receive particular praise for contributing to a cohesive, contemporary look, resulting in a high artistic execution.

92
Echo Score

Character & Emotion

Nahéma Ricci’s performance is repeatedly called magnetic, raw, and emotionally complex, carrying much of the film’s weight. Critics emphasize her nuanced portrayal of Antigone’s defiance and inner conflict, noting how her gaze and presence forge a strong emotional connection. The depth and authenticity of the central character are highlighted as a principal strength of the work.

85
Echo Score

Story & Flow

Critics commend the screenplay for being smart and for updating the ancient narrative to feel contemporary and relevant. The story’s focus on race, poverty, and immigration is praised for its clarity and engagement, though some mention the balance between gender and immigrant representation. Overall, the plot is seen as coherent and compelling.

83
Echo Score

Sensory Experience

The sensory experience is noted for its vibrant color palette and immediate, visceral impact, with sound and visual design supporting the film’s emotional tone. Reviewers appreciate the documentary‑inspired realism that enhances immersion, though specific commentary on music or sound design is limited. The overall sensory cohesion contributes positively to the viewing experience.

80
Echo Score

Rewatch Factor

The film’s powerful thematic relevance and strong performances suggest lasting appeal, encouraging repeat viewings. Critics describe the work as vital and arresting, implying that its social commentary and artistic execution retain significance over time. While explicit rewatch predictions are sparse, the consensus points toward strong future engagement.

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Antigone Themes and Keywords

Discover the central themes, ideas, and keywords that define the movie’s story, tone, and message. Analyze the film’s deeper meanings, genre influences, and recurring concepts.


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Antigone Other Names and Titles

Explore the various alternative titles, translations, and other names used for Antigone across different regions and languages. Understand how the film is marketed and recognized worldwide.


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