No Pasaran (2009)

A stubborn Pyrenean pig farmer takes on local political power in this spirited French comedy about land, love, and resistance.

No Pasaran - Movie Information

  • Original Title: No Pasaran
  • Release Year: 2009
  • Directed by: Emmanuel Caussé, Eric Martin
  • Type: Movie
  • Genres: Comedy
  • Runtime: 1h 28m
  • Original Language: French
  • Spoken Languages: French
  • Release Date (Theatrical): July 15, 2009 (France)
  • Production Companies: Pierre Javaux Productions
  • Production Countries: France

No Pasaran - Plot

Maxence Lafourcade raises pigs in the Pyrenees. His life changes when he learns that a highway will cross his farm. To face the cynical deputy mayor and his project, he must make an unnatural alliance with a disillusioned lawyer, whose daughter Maxence falls in love with.

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No Pasaran - Cast & Crew

Director(s)

  • Emmanuel Caussé
  • Eric Martin

Main Cast

  • Cyril Lecomte
  • Élodie Navarre
  • Bernard Blancan
  • Murray Head
  • Didier Pain
  • Rossy de Palma
  • Jacques Serres
  • Roger Souza
  • Cyrille Autissier
  • Pierre Durand

Writers

  • Eric Martin
  • Emmanuel Caussé

Producers

  • Pierre Javaux

No Pasaran - FAQs

What is No Pasaran about?

No Pasaran follows Maxence Lafourcade, a pig farmer in the Pyrenees whose life is upended when a new highway threatens to cut through his farm. To resist the cynical deputy mayor behind the project, he forms an unlikely alliance with a jaded lawyer and falls in love with the lawyer's daughter.

Who are the main actors in No Pasaran?

The film stars Cyril Lecomte as Maxence Lafourcade, Élodie Navarre as Scarlett, Bernard Blancan as Bouzigue, Murray Head as Peter Konchelsky, Didier Pain as Jean Laborde, and Rossy de Palma as Inès, among others.

Who directed No Pasaran?

No Pasaran was co-directed by Emmanuel Caussé and Eric Martin, who also co-wrote the screenplay. The film was produced by Pierre Javaux through Pierre Javaux Productions and released in France in 2009.

When was No Pasaran released?

No Pasaran was released on July 15, 2009, in France. It is a French-language comedy set in the Pyrenees region, produced by Pierre Javaux Productions with a reported production budget of approximately 2.3 million euros.

What genre is No Pasaran?

No Pasaran is a comedy. The film blends rural French humor with a David-versus-Goliath narrative, following a stubborn pig farmer who takes on local political power to save his land from a highway development project.

How long is No Pasaran?

No Pasaran has a runtime of 88 minutes, making it a brisk and accessible comedy. The film was directed by Emmanuel Caussé and Eric Martin and released in France in July 2009.

What language is No Pasaran in?

No Pasaran is a French-language film. It was produced in France and spoken entirely in French, reflecting its setting in the Pyrenees region of southwestern France.

Where can I stream No Pasaran?

Streaming availability for No Pasaran varies by region. You can check current viewing options, including rental, purchase, and subscription platforms available in your area, by visiting the JustWatch page dedicated to the film.

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