Sanctuary (2015): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Sanctuary is a 2015 drama thriller directed by Olivier Masset-Depasse, starring Jérémie Renier as Grégoire Fortin, Carlos Zabala and Àlex Brendemühl. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes and earned $15,864 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Olivier Masset-Depasse
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Versus Production
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sanctuary About?
The premise of Sanctuary without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the mid-1980s, a Spanish paramilitary group known as GAL hunts and eliminates members of the ETA terrorist organization who have sought refuge in southern France. As violence escalates, Grégoire Fortin, an advisor to the French Minister of Justice, and Domingo ‘Txomin’ Iturbe, the leader of ETA, find themselves compelled to negotiate a resolution to the escalating conflict and search for a path towards peace in the volatile region.
Sanctuary Cast & Characters
Jérémie Renier leads the cast as Grégoire Fortin, with Carlos Zabala as Spanish Diplomat and Àlex Brendemühl as Txomin. Directed by Olivier Masset-Depasse; 44 actors are credited in all.
- Director Olivier Masset-Depasse
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Jérémie Renier as Grégoire Fortin - Carlos Zabala as Spanish Diplomat
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Àlex Brendemühl as Txomin - Jean-Pierre Bagot as Minister of Interior
Also Starring in Sanctuary
· 40 more- Michel Bompoil Christian Chevalier
- Patxi Santamaría Antxón
- André Marcon François Mitterrand
- Josean Bengoetxea Joseba
- Rubén Ochandiano Mutiko
- François Marthouret Robert Badinter
- Juana Acosta María (Yoyes)
- Jacques Chirac Themselves
- Eric Bougnon Frank
- Eneko Sagardoy Peio
- Felipe González Themselves
- Iñake Irastorza Jona
- Lolo Herrero José Barrionuevo
- Hubert Delattre Nicolas
- Nicolas Moreau Élysée Palace Secretary General
- Vincent Ozanon Gauthier
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- Sylvain Vanstaevel Prefecture Police Officer
- Koldo Losada Guillermo Quintana
- Arkaitz Gartziandia Iñaki
- Slim El Hedli Omar
- Javier Merino Enrique Casas
- Denis Leroy Parlor Police Officer
- Xavier Bermúdez Arrest Police Chief
- Laurent Fabius Themselves
- Felix Arkarazo Jon
- Jon Mikel Rueda Arana Roldán
- Iosu Florentino Izura
- Javier Barandiarán Santi
- Benjamin Penemaria Jacky
- Iñigo García Guijo Zapato
- Urtzi García Montero Unax
- Gorka Aldaz Garde Kubati
- Julio García Vélez Spanish Officer
- José Pérez Suárez Barrionuevo's Advisor
- Iñaki Íbero Auru
- Miguel Ángel Gutiérrez Arana Joxin
- Guillermo García Macías Xabi
- Javier García Macías Xabi
- Charles Pasqua Themselves
- José Barrionuevo Themselves
More from Olivier Masset-Depasse
More films directed by Olivier Masset-Depasse: Mothers’ Instinct and Cages.
Sanctuary Plot Summary
What happens in Sanctuary from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 7-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the summer of 1968, a 14-year-old named Wolfgang from Osnabrück, who loves tinkering with mopeds, pushes against his stepfather’s authority and finds himself caught between a parental home that doesn’t understand him and a system eager to discipline misbehavior. After a confrontation with his stepfather, Wolfgang is handed over to a Youth Office staff member and sent to Freistatt, a Christian educational center, with his mother promising to bring him back at Christmas. He even takes a photo of his mother along as a keepsake to Freistatt, a place that will soon reveal itself to be a harsh, tightly controlled world.
Full summary
The whole story of Sanctuary, scene by scene
Sanctuary Box Office
Sanctuary grossed $15,864 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$15.9K
- International
- $15.9K
How Well Do You Know Sanctuary?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in Sanctuary
26 cars on screen, including the 1987 Renault 9 and the 1983 Talbot Horizon.
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1987 Renault 9 Main role -
1983 Talbot Horizon Main role -
1982 Fiat Ritmo Important role -
1971 Dodge 3700 GT Minor role
Sanctuary Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Le Sanctuaire” and “Santuario”.
- Also known as
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- Le Sanctuaire
- Santuario
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Sanctuary FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Sanctuary, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sanctuary?
Sanctuary runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Sanctuary released?
Sanctuary was released on January 21, 2015.
Who directed Sanctuary?
Sanctuary was directed by Olivier Masset-Depasse.
More films by Olivier Masset-Depasse Who is in the cast of Sanctuary?
Sanctuary stars Jérémie Renier as Grégoire Fortin, Carlos Zabala as Spanish Diplomat and Àlex Brendemühl as Txomin, among 44 credited actors.
How much did Sanctuary make at the box office?
Sanctuary grossed $15,864 worldwide.
Does Sanctuary have a post-credit scene?
No. Sanctuary has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Sanctuary in?
The original language of Sanctuary is French.
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