The Fence (2026)

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Synopsis

A vast public works project in West Africa. Horn, the construction site manager, and Cal, a young engineer, share lodging behind the double gates of their compound. Leone, Horn’s recent bride, comes to join them the same night that a man appears at the fence. His name is Alboury. Like a specter in the darkness, he demands the body of his brother who died earlier that day on the site. He will hound the two men all night long until they return it, as Leone watches the disaster play out before her.

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: August 7th, 2026 (Limited) by IFC Entertainment Group
International Releases: April 8th, 2026 (Limited), released as Le cri des gardes (France)
December 10th, 2026 (Limited), released as The Fence — Black Battles with Dogs (Germany)
Video Release: August 21st, 2026 by AMC+
Running Time: 107 minutes
Film festival: Toronto International Film Festival 2025
Source:Based on Play
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Arte France Cinema, Goodfellas Pictures, Saint Laurent Productions, VIXENS, Curiosa Films, WILLA
Production Countries: France
Languages: English

Leading

Mia McKenna-Bruce    Leonie

Supporting

Tom Blyth    Cal
Matt Dillon   
Isaach de Bankolé   
Brian Begnan   

Production and Technical Credits

Claire Denis    Director
Claire Denis    Screenwriter
Suzanne Lindon    Screenwriter
Andrew Litvack    Screenwriter
Bernard-Marie Koltès    Story based on the play by

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Synopsis

A vast public works project in West Africa. Horn, the construction site manager, and Cal, a young engineer, share lodging behind the double gates of their compound. Leone, Horn’s recent bride, comes to join them the same night that a man appears at the fence. His name is Alboury. Like a specter in the darkness, he demands the body of his brother who died earlier that day on the site. He will hound the two men all night long until they return it, as Leone watches the disaster play out before her.

Metrics

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: August 7th, 2026 (Limited) by IFC Entertainment Group
International Releases: April 8th, 2026 (Limited), released as Le cri des gardes (France)
December 10th, 2026 (Limited), released as The Fence — Black Battles with Dogs (Germany)
Video Release: August 21st, 2026 by AMC+
Running Time: 107 minutes
Film festival: Toronto International Film Festival 2025
Source:Based on Play
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Arte France Cinema, Goodfellas Pictures, Saint Laurent Productions, VIXENS, Curiosa Films, WILLA
Production Countries: France
Languages: English

Leading

Mia McKenna-Bruce    Leonie

Supporting

Tom Blyth    Cal
Matt Dillon   
Isaach de Bankolé   
Brian Begnan   

Production and Technical Credits

Claire Denis    Director
Claire Denis    Screenwriter
Suzanne Lindon    Screenwriter
Andrew Litvack    Screenwriter
Bernard-Marie Koltès    Story based on the play by

Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.

Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.