L'escalier (The Staircase)

Director: Frédéric Mermoud
Written by: Frédéric Mermoud
Soko's role: Béa
With: Nina Meurisse
Released: 30 March 2003 (France)
Length: 22 minutes
Genre: drama
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1

This is Soko's film debut.

An apartment building's staircase connects the lives of the building's tenants. 15-year-old Rachel is in love with Hervé, a young student who does not live in the neighborhood. The staircase of his apartment building became their meeting place. Hiding between floors and in corners, they become voyeurs with a unique view of the lives of their neighbors. One night, Hervé asks her to go to Normandy with him. She agrees to go and finds herself alone in the night waiting on the stairs.

Soko as Béa in l'escalier
Béa

The 22 minute short film won four film festival awards, including the Golden Swann. Nine Meurisse won Best Actress at the Vendome and Cabourg Festivals for her role as Rachel.

Soko - The Staircase

L'escalier can be purchased on DVD from Babelio.

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L'escalier poster