Astrakan

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Astrakan

2023,

1h 45m,

Drama

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When Samuel, a young orphan, is sent to live with foster parents Marie and Clement, he is gradually forced to face the demons he's holding on to internally, as well as those that exist within his new family. Swept up in the motions of coming of age for the very first time -- falling in love with the girl next door, exploring hobbies and indulging in childhood passions -- he also begins to learn of the secrets his foster family are keeping, leading him to question everything around him. As these questions emerge, Samuel is pushed in and out of crippling anguish, bridging a harsh gap between dense realism and feverish fantasy which leads to a stunning and transcendent final act.

Anya Couture

Geek Vibes Nation

Aug 9, 2025

8/10

Director David Depesseville taps into something that feels deeply personal when chronicling Samuel’s experiences. The more he encounters various chaotic circumstances that he finds himself in the midst of, the more he’s convinced he may be the sole cause.

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Sumner Forbes

Film Threat

Sep 27, 2023

9/10

Astrakan is a riveting, almost revelatory experience that is vastly different from anything seen prior. It may be hard to digest for some, but it adds additional layers to the motion picture and colors the events in a completely new light.

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Joey Keogh

Vague Visages

Sep 20, 2023

Astrakan effectively builds the tension up...ultimately, though, it feels like Depesseville was unsure how to tie it all together satisfyingly.

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Dennis Harvey

48 Hills

Sep 14, 2023

This is an excellent first feature, poignant without being manipulative...

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Pat Padua

Spectrum Culture

Sep 7, 2023

72/100

Visualized with an economical realism yet ending with a 10-minute sequence that almost seems like a religious vision, leading a troubled boy from the torment of demons to a profound baptism.

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Sarah Boslaugh

TheArtsStl

Sep 1, 2023

7/10

... an interesting contribution to the genre from a director with a strong sense of style and a willingness to take risks.

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When Samuel, a young orphan, is sent to live with foster parents Marie and Clement, he is gradually forced to face the demons he's holding on to internally, as well as those that exist within his new family. Swept up in the motions of coming of age for the very first time -- falling in love with the girl next door, exploring hobbies and indulging in childhood passions -- he also begins to learn of the secrets his foster family are keeping, leading him to question everything around him. As these questions emerge, Samuel is pushed in and out of crippling anguish, bridging a harsh gap between dense realism and feverish fantasy which leads to a stunning and transcendent final act.

Director: David Depesseville
Producer: Carole Chassaing, Anaïs Feuillette
Screenwriter: David Depesseville, David Depesseville
Distributor: Altered Innocence
Production Co: Tamara Films
Genre: Drama
Original Language: French
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 1, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 1, 2023
Runtime: 1h 45m

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