COMEDY / FRANCE / 2022 / 99MINS / M
Familial tensions, criminal hijinks and unexpected romance collide in the uproariously entertaining new comedy hit from the multi-talented Louis Garrel (A Faithful Man, AF FFF19). Lyon, present day. When widowed marine biologist Abel learns that his impulsive mother Sylvie (Anouk Grinberg, 17 Files, AF FFF12) is once again re-marrying – this time to an inmate she met whilst teaching theatre in prison – he’s more than uncomfortable. Doubting that convicted burglar Michel (Roschdy Zem, Oh Mercy! AF FFF20) is capable of staying out of trouble, Abel’s protective streak kicks in, and with the help of his best friend Clémence (Noémie Merlant, Paris, 13th District, AF FFF22), he begins tailing his new stepfather’s movements.
Their amateur sleuthing is quickly uncovered by Michel and triggers an unlikely – and bold – business proposition for them both... Joyfully paying homage to the great crime capers of the French New Wave, and partly inspired by events from his own life, Garrel’s witty and beautifully constructed film is a delirious mix of comedy, romance, suspense and action, with several twists too good to spoil.
Selected as the special Gala Screening to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Cannes Film Festival - where it drew a thunderously positive response – this hilarious comedy aims to please, and does so effortlessly. Don’t miss it!
DIRECTED BY:
LOUIS GARREL
STARRING:
LOUIS GARREL
NOÉMIE MERLANT
ANOUK GRINBERG
ROSCHDY ZEM
JEAN-CLAUDE PAUTOT
LANGUAGE:
FRENCH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES
FESTIVAL DE CANNES 2022 - Official Selection - Hors Competition
CESAR AWARDS 2023 - 12 nominations
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