Florent-Emilio Siri, director renowned for his intense, immersive films such as Nid de guêpes and L'Ennemi intime, returns with a new action thriller entitled Elyas. The film stars Roschdy Zem, a renowned actor who has already impressed in such works as Ma petite entreprise and Des hommes et des dieux. Alongside Laëtitia Eïdo and Jeanne Michel, Roschdy Zem plays Elyas, a former Special Forces soldier whose mission of protection turns into a struggle for survival. The film, co-written by Florent-Emiliio Siri and Nicolas Laquerrière, promises an intense and captivating cinematic experience.
Elyas is available on VOD from November 7, 2024.
Synopsis: Elyas, a lonely, paranoid former Special Forces soldier, becomes a bodyguard for 13-year-old Nour and her mother Amina, who have come from the Middle East. As the ex-warrior and the young girl get to know each other, a mysterious commando targets them. Elyas will stop at nothing to save her.
Elyas, a former Special Forces soldier, lives a solitary life, haunted by his past and marked by a deep-seated paranoia. His life takes a turn when he becomes a bodyguard for Nour, a 13-year-old girl, and her mother Amina, from the Middle East. As Elyas and Nour begin to grow closer, a mysterious commando group targets them, forcing Elyas to use all his skills to protect them. The film plunges the viewer into a race against time, where every decision can be fatal.
Elyas will appeal to fans of action films and intense thrillers, especially those who have enjoyed Florent-Emilio Siri's previous works. Fans of Roschdy Zem and tales of close protection will also find something to like in this film. Elyas should stand out for its exploration of themes of solitude, paranoia and redemption, while offering thrilling action scenes and constant tension. For those who enjoyed films like Taken, Man on Fire or Bodyguard, Elyas should be a must-see experience.
Florent-Emilio Siri 's Elyas is an action thriller that promises to be both captivating and moving, driven by Roschdy Zem's intense performance. The plot revolves around a former Special Forces soldier and his mission of protection, and promises to keep viewers on the edge of their seats from start to finish.
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