Karim, thirty-seven years, seven months, five days, seven hours, and twelve seconds old, has reached the exact midpoint of his life. Like every human who arrives at half time, he receives a visit from a surprising messenger who gives him the choice between continuing to live his life as it is now, or starting it all over again. He has fifteen minutes to decide.
Acting
Manu Payet's panic is uncomfortably relatable.
Direction
Sixteen minutes, zero wasted frames.
Director
Lotfi Bahmed
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Dick Rivers was a real French rock legend; this was one of his final screen appearances before his death in 2019.
The 'mi-temps' concept plays on French football culture—half-time as life's intermission, complete with existential commentary.
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