Lucky Star

"Running from the Nazis? There’s only one thing more important than a good plan: A lucky star..."

2025 1h 45m FR

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★5.5TMDB · 48

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Synopsis

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In 1940, in France, Jean Chevalin lives with his family in great poverty after deserting the army. Convinced that some people manage better than others, he decides to pretend to be Jewish in order to receive help from smugglers and reach the free zone. This ruse will lead his family on a journey that will gradually dismantle his prejudices.

“Running from the Nazis? There’s only one thing more important than a good plan: A lucky star...”

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Cast

Benoît Poelvoorde
Jean Chevalin /Jacob
Audrey Lamy
Paulette Chevalin /Sarah
Hugo Becker
L'anguille
Pascal Elbé
Sam Goldstein
Zabou Breitman
Madeleine
Louis Lagorce Douce-Doussière
Marcel Chevalin/Joseph
David Talbot
Faurillon
Patrick Mille

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Pascal Elbé
Writers: Pascal Elbé
Languages: French
Countries: France

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ERA

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Released last year.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Pascal Elbé, shot by Gilles Henry. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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CAST

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Benoît Poelvoorde and Audrey Lamy and Hugo Becker carry the top of the cast.

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CAST

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Marketing tagline: "Running from the Nazis? There’s only one thing more important than a good plan: A lucky star...".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt32553661 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 48 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Pascal Elbé directs. Gilles Henry behind the camera. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

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1Released last year.
2Directed by Pascal Elbé, shot by Gilles Henry. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Benoît Poelvoorde and Audrey Lamy and Hugo Becker carry the top of the cast.
4Marketing tagline: "Running from the Nazis? There’s only one thing more important than a good plan: A lucky star...".
5IMDB entry: tt32553661 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 48 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.