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What It Takes

2025 100 min French 18

Gaspar, an obsessive theatre director, sees his work threatening his relationship with Lola, who dreams of making a living from her music but is gradually giving up hope. Meanwhile, Victor, his childhood friend, who is involved in drug trafficking, is caught up in a disturbing series of murders.

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Zian Palau Director

First release November 16, 2025 · Produced in France · Original title Ce qui restera

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Original title

Ce qui restera

Original language

French

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French

Release dates

France · November 16, 2025

Premiere

France · November 21, 2025

Limited theatrical

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France

November 23, 2025 · Limited theatrical

November 24, 2025 · Limited theatrical

October 16, 2026 · Limited theatrical

November 6, 2026 · Digital · YouTube release

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