The Writing on the Wall
1983, French. Directed by Armand Gatti.
A youth workshop in Derry is mounting various projects, including a dramatized enquiry into the death of a soldier. But when a squaddie is shot on the doorstep, then real life intrudes in the shape of the police and security forces.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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- Released
- 15 June 1983
- Original title
- Nous étions tous des noms d'arbres
- Country
- Belgium
- Written by
- Armand Gatti
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The Writing on the Wall runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
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Which OTT platform is The Writing on the Wall on?
The Writing on the Wall isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 June 1983. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Writing on the Wall?
If you liked The Writing on the Wall, try Belfast, Bloody Sunday, Hidden Agenda.
Who directed The Writing on the Wall?
The Writing on the Wall (1983) was directed by Armand Gatti and stars John Deehan, Brendan Deeney, Paddy Doherty.