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Gloria Mundi

Gloria Mundi

Drama · 2019

Daniel leaves prison. He returns to Marseilles where Mathilda, his daughter, has just given birth. Nicolas, her spouse, a self-employed driver, is exhausted while Mathilda is a sales assistant on a trial basis. But, one night, Nicolas is assaulted by taxi drivers determined to reduce unfair competition.

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Gloria Mundi

2019 Drama 1h 47m

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6.3 / 10

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Daniel leaves prison. He returns to Marseilles where Mathilda, his daughter, has just given birth. Nicolas, her spouse, a self-employed driver, is exhausted while Mathilda is a sales assistant on a trial basis. But, one night, Nicolas is assaulted by taxi drivers determined to reduce unfair competition.

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Directed by

Robert Guédiguian

Written by

Serge Valletti · Robert Guédiguian

Ariane Ascaride

Ariane Ascaride

Sylvie Benar

Jean-Pierre Darroussin

Jean-Pierre Darroussin

Richard Benar

Gérard Meylan

Gérard Meylan

Daniel Ortega

Anaïs Demoustier

Anaïs Demoustier

Mathilda

Robinson Stévenin

Robinson Stévenin

Nicolas

Lola Naymark

Lola Naymark

Aurore

Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet

Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet

Bruno

Court is in session

Put Gloria Mundi on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.