A Violent Life
2017, French. Directed by Thierry de Peretti.
Despite the life threat hanging over his head, Stéphane decides to go back to Corsica for the funeral of Christophe, a childhood friend and companion in arms, murdered the day before. On this occasion, the chain of events which made him, the learned petit-bourgeois from Bastia, shift from delinquency to political radicalization and then to clandestinity, comes back to his mind.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 51 TMDB viewer ratings.
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A Violent Life is streaming on Philo, OVID, and Fandor in India.
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Cast & crew
- Thierry de PerettiDirector
- Jean MichelangeliStéphane
- Henri-Noël TabaryChristophe
- Cédric AppiettoMichel
- Jean-Etienne BratMicka
- Marie-Pierre NouveauJeanne
- Délia Sepulcre-NativiRaphaëlle
- Dominique ColombaniFrançois
- Paul GaratteMarc-Antoine
- Anaïs LechiaraVanessa
- Paul RognoniMaître Patrice Giudicelli
- Jérémy AlbertiCast
Details
- Released
- 9 August 2017
- Original title
- Une vie violente
- Country
- France
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A Violent Life: quick answers
Is A Violent Life worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 51 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Violent Life?
A Violent Life runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does A Violent Life have a post-credits scene?
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A Violent Life parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is A Violent Life on?
A Violent Life is streaming on Philo, OVID, and Fandor in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Violent Life?
If you liked A Violent Life, try Out of Control, 24 Days, Grand Expectations.
Who directed A Violent Life?
A Violent Life (2017) was directed by Thierry de Peretti and stars Jean Michelangeli, Henri-Noël Tabary, Cédric Appietto.