

A true story of two men who should never have met – a quadriplegic aristocrat who was injured in a paragliding accident and a young man from the projects.
Acting
Omar Sy's breakthrough—pure chaotic charisma
Score
Ludovico Einaudi's piano will destroy you softly
Writing
True story dialogue that never feels like Oscar bait

Director
Éric Toledano
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Omar Sy became the first Black actor to win the César for Best Actor for this role, beating Jean Dujardin in The Artist.
The film sparked controversy for its 'magical Negro' undertones, yet French audiences embraced it as proof of colorblind republican ideals—tensions still debated today.
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You know it's a good movie when you want to cry and laugh at the same time, and your begging to see more at the end plus, and it's only the trailer.
@melshaydiecoop 91
One of the finest movies ever made.
@MPTghtyuiop 114
Best movie ever! I seriously recommend watching this. You'll die laughing and cry your eyes out at the same time!
@Falibron 67
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