Marche ou crève(The Long Walk) is a film adaptation of Stephen King's cult novel by Francis Lawrence, best known for Je suis une légende and Hunger Games. This dystopian thriller stars Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson and Garrett Wareing in a story where every step could be the last. The screenplay is by J.T. Mollner.
The trailer for Marche ou crève reveals an oppressive atmosphere. One hundred young people march to the point of exhaustion, before a fascinated audience. The suspense builds as the kilometers go by, between strategy, resistance and survival.
Marche ou crève will be released in cinemas from October 1, 2025.
Synopsis: Garraty, a teenager, enters a terrifying competition: walk without stopping on pain of death. This televised challenge reveals human limits in a world where entertainment is a matter of life and death.
The film could appeal to fans of stories like Battle Royale or Hunger Games, where teenagers are subjected to cruel games in a totalitarian system. Francis Lawrence 's direction promises constant tension and reflection on voyeurism and extreme competition.
Fans of Stephen King will find in Walk or Die one of his darkest and most psychologically intense stories. The film should also appeal to dystopian thrillers and tales of psychological and physical survival.
Marche ou crève brings Stephen King's classic novel to the big screen, under the watchful eye of director Francis Lawrence. With a cast led by Cooper Hoffman, this dystopian thriller features an inhuman competition, where hope is measured in steps and breath.
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