17 minutes to crush a dream — sports drama that hits harder than a handball to the face.
Hugo is 17 and a member of a handball new talent program, an institution that trains professional athletes. A brilliant and committed player, he is preparing for a crucial match that will determine his career. But the day before the event, his coach has him sit on the bench for substitutes.
Acting
Alexis Bourdon's silent devastation speaks volumes.
Direction
Elles builds dread in locker rooms and empty corridors.
Cinematography
Cramped 4:3 ratio traps you in Hugo's suffocating world.
Director
Quentin Elles
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Quentin Elles drew from his own experience in competitive sports academies.
The 17-minute runtime mirrors Hugo's age — a formal choice emphasizing how brief the window for athletic glory remains.
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