The Scapegoat

2013 1h 32m FR

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5.9

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★5.9TMDB · 130

Drama

Synopsis

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There is something strange - some would even say abnormal - about the Malaussène family. But if you take a closer look, no one could be happier than this cheerfully chaotic family, even though their mother is usually off on one romantic adventure or another. Life is never a bore for Benjamin Malaussène, professional scapegoat and the older brother responsible for this horde of kids. But when incidents happen wherever he goes, police and colleagues begin to eye him suspiciously. It soon becomes a matter of life and death to find out what is going on and who is so interested in ruining his life. Written by Pathe International

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Raphaël Personnaz
Benjamin Malaussène
Bérénice Bejo
Tante Julia
Emir Kusturica
Stojil
Mélanie Bernier
Louna
Guillaume de Tonquédec
Sainclair
Thierry Neuvic
Inspecteur Carrega
Armande Boulanger
Thérèse
Adrien Ferran
Jérémy

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Nicolas Bary
Writers: Nicolas Bary, Serge Frydman, Jérôme Fansten
Languages: French
Countries: France, Belgium, Luxembourg

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ERA

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Released 13 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: France, Belgium, Luxembourg.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Nicolas Bary, shot by Patrick Duroux. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Rolfe Kent. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Véronique Lange shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Raphaël Personnaz and Bérénice Bejo and Emir Kusturica carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt2129887 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Nicolas Bary directs. Patrick Duroux behind the camera. Rolfe Kent scores. Véronique Lange cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France, Belgium, Luxembourg. Dialogue in French.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 13 years ago.
2International production across 3 countries: France, Belgium, Luxembourg.
3Directed by Nicolas Bary, shot by Patrick Duroux. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Rolfe Kent. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Véronique Lange shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Raphaël Personnaz and Bérénice Bejo and Emir Kusturica carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt2129887 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.