The Cost of Heaven

Gagne ton Ciel

Directed by Mathieu Denis

2025

Drama

115 min

Canada

French

Synopsis

As he approaches his 50th birthday, Nacer Belkacem dreams of a better life. Over the years, he has built himself a life that is the envy of everyone: a loving father, a happy husband, a model employee, and a respected member of his community. But the veneer is cracking. Beneath a seemingly perfect surface, Nacer has accumulated debt and made questionable investments. Deep in debt and on the brink of ruin, he devises a desperate plan to try to get his head above water. We only have one life to earn our place in heaven.

Festivals

2025

Toronto International Film Festival | Centerpiece •

About the Director

Mathieu Denis

Filmography

Laurentie (2011)

Co-directed with Simon Lavoie

Corbo (2014)

Ceux qui font les révolutions à moitié n'ont fait que se creuser un tombeau (2016)

Co-directed with Simon Lavoie

Cast & Crew

Cast:

Samir Guesmi, Meriem Medjkane, Crixus Lapointe, Brett Donahue, Marie-Josée Bélanger

Script:

Mathieu Denis, Alexandre Auger

Cinematographer:

Sara Mishara

Sound design & mix:

Ariel Harrod, Luc Bouchard, Luc Boudrias

Production Company:

Coop Vidéo de Montréal

Co-production Company:

Tanit Films

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The Cost of Heaven

Synopsis

Festivals

2025

About the Director

Mathieu Denis

Filmography

Laurentie (2011)

Corbo (2014)

Ceux qui font les révolutions à moitié n'ont fait que se creuser un tombeau (2016)

Cast & Crew

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The Cost of Heaven

Synopsis

Festivals

2025

About the Director

Mathieu Denis

Filmography

Laurentie (2011)

Corbo (2014)

Ceux qui font les révolutions à moitié n'ont fait que se creuser un tombeau (2016)

Cast & Crew

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