Project Detail

The Statement

Synopsis

The Statement shines a light on some of the darkest corners of the religious and political establishment. Set in modern day France, it is the story of Pierre Brossard who, as a young man, was a war criminal under the Vichy regime. Brossard has never been brought to trial and has lived a peaceful and anonymous life sheltered by right-wing elements within the Catholic Church. A new investigation into his crimes is launched and Brossard finds himself the target of hit men on the one hand and police investigators on the other. A wily old fox, he keeps outwitting his pursuers while desperately trying to figure out who they are.

Details

Year
2004
Type of project
Features
Running time
120 mins
Format
35mm
Director
Norman Jewison
Producer
Michael Cowan, Jason Piette
Editor
Andrew S Eisen, Stephen E Rivkin
Screenwriter
Ronald Harwood, Brian Moore, based on Brian Moore's novel
Director of Photography
Kevin Jewison
Sound
Todd Beckett
Composer
Normand Corbeil
Principal cast
Michael Caine

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Spice Company Ltd (UK)/Serendipity/Point Films

81 The Promenade
Peacehaven
Brighton
East Sussex BN10 8LS
UK

T +44 (0)1273 585275

reception@spicefactory.co.uk

Sales Company

Summit Entertainment

77 Dean Street
London
W1V 5HA
UK

T +44 (0)20 7494 1724

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