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Released 13 years ago.
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The Finishers
2013 1h 34m FR
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6.9
SOLID
★6.9TMDB · 182
Drama
Synopsis
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Julien, 17, is wheelchair-bound due to cerebral palsy. Despite their love for him, his family is gradually falling apart under the strain of dealing with his disability. In a bid to bond with his father, Julien challenges him to participate with him in the Ironman race in Nice (French Riviera), a triathlon in which his father has previously competed.
“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”
Cast
Jacques Gamblin
Paul Amblard
Alexandra Lamy
Claire Amblard
Fabien Héraud
Julien Amblard
Sophie de Fürst
Sophie Amblard
Pablo Pauly
Yohan
Xavier Mathieu
Sergio
Christelle Cornil
Isabelle
Fred Epaud
Doctor Pascal
Credits
Behind the camera
- Director
- Nils Tavernier
- Writers
- Pierre Leyssieux, Laurent Bertoni, Nils Tavernier
- Languages
- French
- Countries
- Belgium, France
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WORLD
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International production across 2 countries: Belgium, France.
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DIRECTOR
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Directed by Nils Tavernier, shot by Laurent Machuel. 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 Barði Jóhannsson. 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 Yann Malcor 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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Jacques Gamblin and Alexandra Lamy and Fabien Héraud carry the top of the cast.
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WILD
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IMDB entry: tt2454430 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
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Cinephile deep dive
The take
Nils Tavernier directs. Laurent Machuel behind the camera. Barði Jóhannsson scores. Yann Malcor cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Belgium, France. Dialogue in French.
Trivia
Things worth knowing
- 1Released 13 years ago.
- 2International production across 2 countries: Belgium, France.
- 3Directed by Nils Tavernier, shot by Laurent Machuel. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
- 4Original score by Barði Jóhannsson. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
- 5Editor Yann Malcor shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
- 6Jacques Gamblin and Alexandra Lamy and Fabien Héraud carry the top of the cast.
- 7IMDB entry: tt2454430 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
The technical file
- Cinematography
- Laurent Machuel
- Original score
- Barði Jóhannsson
- Editing
- Yann Malcor
- Costume design
- Fanny Drouin
- Makeup / hair
- Oriane De Neve
- Runtime
- 94 min · 1h 34m
- Status
- Released
- Box office
- $5,599,114
- Original language
- FR
Also by
Nils Tavernier
Production companies
Who made it
Nord-Ouest Films
FR
Key crew
- ProducerPhilip Boëffard
- ProducerChristophe Rossignon
- Costume DesignFanny Drouin
- SoundPascal Jasmes
- Art DirectionChristophe Couzon
- EditorYann Malcor
- CastingDavid Bertrand
- Key Makeup ArtistOriane De Neve
- Original StoryNils Tavernier
Release history · US
When it landed
- Theatrical2014-08-28
Also known as
International titles
- De toutes nos forcesFR
- The FinishersUS
- Meu Pai, Meu HeróiBR
- Con Todas Nuestras FuerzasES
