
From his window, 10-year-old Henry Brulard witnesses the death of a citizen wounded by counter-revolutionaries. When his father tells him he's on a list of people "notoriously suspected of disliking the republic", the hatred between them erupts. Based on Stendhal's "The Life of Henry Brulard".
Directed by Roy Lekus, Françoise Jolivet, Tremble, tyrants leans on a strong ensemble — Jordan Rondelli, Christophe Kourotchkine, Lara Guirao — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2005.
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Aissa, a young officer of Algerian origin, tragically loses his life during a fresher initiation ritual at the prestigious French military academy of Saint-Cyr. As the death tears through his family, controversy arises over Aissa’s funeral plans when the Army refuses to take responsibility. Ismael, his older, rebellious brother, tries to keep the family united as they fight to win justice for Aissa.
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