Linear
2009, English. Directed by Anton Corbijn.
The film is based on a story by Corbijn and Bono, and includes several of the characters Bono created for the album. The plot focuses on a Parisian motorcycle officer, played by Saïd Taghmaoui; the character has become disillusioned with his life and the conflict between immigrants and the police in the city, causing him to leave to see his girlfriend in Tripoli.
- Runtime
- 0h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Anton CorbijnDirector
- Saïd TaghmaouiCop / Biker
- Marta BarrioLone Dancer / Senor-Ita Dancer
- Lizzie BrocheréWaitress
- Janina WashingtonMain Senor-Ita Dancer
- Elana ArgirosSenor-Ita Dancer
- Mariam BellSenor-Ita Dancer
- Selma BrookSenor-Ita Dancer
- Cordelia BugejaSenor-Ita Dancer
- Sandra De SousaSenor-Ita Dancer
- Elisa EymerySenor-Ita Dancer
- Mona GoodwinSenor-Ita Dancer
- Mercedes GrowerSenor-Ita Dancer
Details
- Released
- 2 March 2009
- Written by
- Anton Corbijn, Bono
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How long is Linear?
Linear runs 56 minutes (0h 56m).
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What movies are like Linear?
If you liked Linear, try The Work of Director Michel Gondry, Hounddog, Honeydripper.
Who directed Linear?
Linear (2009) was directed by Anton Corbijn and stars Saïd Taghmaoui, Marta Barrio, Lizzie Brocheré.