The Minister(2011)
L'Exercice de l'État
The Minister Synopsis
Transport Minister Bertrand Saint-Jean is awoken in the middle of the night by his head of staff. A bus has gone off the road into a gully. He has no choice but to go to the scene of the accident. Thus begins the odyssey of a politician in a world that is increasingly more complex and hostile.
The Minister (2011) is a drama film directed by Pierre Schoeller, released on October 26, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Olivier Gourmet, Michel Blanc, Zabou Breitman and Laurent Stocker. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 149 ratings.
- Director:
- Pierre Schoeller
- Writers:
- Pierre Schoeller
- Producers:
- Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne, Denis Freyd
- Cinematographer:
- Julien Hirsch
- Composer:
- Philippe Schoeller
- Production:
- Archipel 33>35, Les Films du Fleuve, France 3 Cinéma, RTBF, Belgacom
- Revenue:
- $65,301
- Status:
- Released
The Minister (2011) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Minister before you stream it.
The Minister Cast & Crew
Main cast
Olivier Gourmet
as Bertrand Saint-Jean, Minister of transport
Michel Blanc
as Gilles, director of staff
Zabou Breitman
as Pauline, communications director
Laurent Stocker
as Yan
Sylvain Deblé
as Martin Kuypers, silent driver
Didier Bezace
as Dominique Woessner
Jacques Boudet
as Senator Juillet
François Chattot
as Falconetti, Minister of health
Gaëtan Vassart
as Loïk
Arly Jover
as Séverine Saint-Jean, wife of Bertrand Saint-Jean
Éric Naggar
as Prime Minister
Anne Azoulay
as Josepha, Kuypers' companion
Key crew
Directed by Pierre Schoeller, written by Pierre Schoeller, produced by Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne and Denis Freyd.
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The Minister Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 149 ratings.
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The Minister – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Minister online?
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The Minister (2011) is available to stream on France Channel Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Minister?
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The main cast of The Minister (2011) includes Olivier Gourmet, Michel Blanc, Zabou Breitman, Laurent Stocker and Sylvain Deblé. The film was directed by Pierre Schoeller. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Minister released?
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The Minister was released on October 26, 2011 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is The Minister worth watching?
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The Minister (2011) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 149 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Minister?
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Yes. The official The Minister trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.