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POMPEI, directed by John Shank

POMPEI, directed by John Shank

John Shank (#LaRésidence 2002) releases his new film “POMPEI”, selected at the Toronto International Film Festival and at the 70th Berlin International Film Festival.

In a deserted region, Victor and his younger brother Jimmy are left to fend for themselves and killing time with a bunch of other kids does not help overcome loneliness. When Victor falls in love with Billie, a young girl from a troubled home, things slowly begin to change for Jimmy.

In theatres on July 22nd. With Garance Marillier, Aliocha Schneider and Vincent Rottiers.

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