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The Sentinel

Directed by Ali Cherri
France
2026
29 mins
Unclassified 18+
This film by acclaimed artist Ali Cherri follows a burdened soldier as he embarks on a night of freedom. Cannes Critics' Week.

Screens with Birds Of War

'The Sentinel' is screening with

Birds of War

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 8:15pm

Dendy Newtown – Cinema 2

Birds of War

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 4pm

Event Cinemas George Street – Cinema 9
  • Original Title
    La Sentinelle
  • Year
    2026
  • Classification
    Unclassified 18+
  • Country
    France
  • Language
    In French and Arabic with English subtitles
  • Director
    Ali Cherri
  • Producer
    Rémi Bonhomme, Imane Farès
  • Cast
    Nahuel Pérez Biscayart, Eric Cantona, Georges (Sbete) Torbey
  • Screenwriter
    Ali Cherri
  • Cinematographer
    Frida Marzouk
  • Editor
    Vincent Tricon
  • Composer
    Zeid Hamdan
  • Genre
    Cannes Selected
  • Premiere
    Australian Premiere
  • Company Credits
    Production Company: Last Dreams Production
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