Ghost Trail
Jonathan Millet
Ghost Trail, presented at the 63rd Critics’ Week in Cannes and at the Seminci, has been described as “the best-directed espionage thriller of 2024” (Cinemanía). Documentalist Jonathan Millet makes his feature debut with this story based on true events. Starring Franco-Tunisian actor Adam Bessa, winner of the Un Certain Regard Award at the Cannes Film Festival, the film has been nominated for Best Debut Feature and Best Actor at the 2025 César Awards.
Synopsis
Hamid, a Syrian professor in exile, is part of a secret group hunting down the fleeing leaders of the regime. His mission takes him to France, where he searches for his former torturer. The revenge he has been planning for years is now only one step away. Based on true events.
Spanish release date: February 7, 2025
Cast
Hamid - Adam Bessa
Harfaz - Tawfeek Barhom
Nina - Julia Franz Richter
Yara - Hala Rajab
Madre de Hamid - Shafiqa El Till
Crew
Director: Jonathan Millet
Production Company: Pauline Seigland - Films Grand Huit
Script: Jonathan Millet, Florence Rochat
Director of photography: Olivier Boonjing
Editing: Laurent Sénéchal
Sound: Nicolas Waschkowski, Tobias Fleig, Simon Apostolou
Original music: Yuksek
Film Critics Say:
"The best-directed espionage thriller of the year”, Cinemanía ★★★★
"Compelling and involving", Screendaily.
"Tension-filled and superbly acted", The Hollywood Reporter
“Ruthlessly intelligent", Deadline
"Insightful, melancholy and grippingly written", Variety
Distribution contact:
Virginia Menor
vmenor@lazona.eu
657 58 51 55
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