Synopsis
Mikael is doctor on night call. It’s a vocation. Between two patient-visits in slum areas, he cares for those whom no one else wants to see: the drug addicts, the homeless… He rubs shoulders with destitution. His life is in shambles. Especially when it comes to his pharmacist cousin who makes him write false prescriptions for Subutex. Overnight, he decides to get out of drug trafficking and rebuild his life. But there will be a heavy price to pay.
The Night Doctor (2021) is a 1h 22min drama feature film by Elie Wajeman. Mikael is doctor on night call. Selected for Bolton International Film Festival (2020).
Key facts
Original language
French
First release
June 16, 2021
Production companies
Partizan
Trailer
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Festival History
- César Awards 2022 generic
- Shanghai International Film Festival 2021 generic
- Bolton International Film Festival 2020
- Cannes Film Festival 2020 generic
- Geneva Film Festival 2020 generic
Identifiers & sources
| Wikidata | Q106990163 |
| IMDb | tt11967116 |
| TMDB | 712124 |
