Max & Leon

2016 1h 38m FR

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6.3

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★6.3TMDB · 843

ComedyWarAdventure

Synopsis

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In this WW2 epic comedy – in the vein of “La Grande Vadrouille” – our two heroes, Max and Léon, two lazy and partier pals, will try by all possible means to avoid going in the battle zone… This will lead the duo to demented and wild adventures.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Grégoire Ludig
Léon
David Marsais
Max
Bernard Farcy
Célestin
Dominique Pinon
Michel
Julien Pestel
Pichon
Alice Vial
Alice Marchal
Nicolas Marié
Colonel Marchal
Christopher Lambert
Capitaine Lassard

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jonathan Barré
Writers: David Marsais, Grégoire Ludig, David Marsais
Languages: French
Countries: Belgium, France

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MONEY

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Earned back only 72% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 10 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Belgium, France.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jonathan Barré, shot by Sacha Wiernik. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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7 / 8

CAST

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Grégoire Ludig and David Marsais and Bernard Farcy carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt5091538 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Jonathan Barré directs. Sacha Wiernik behind the camera. Charles Ludig scores. Delphine Guilbaud cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in Belgium, France. Dialogue in French.

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Things worth knowing

1Earned back only 72% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
2Released 10 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: Belgium, France.
4Directed by Jonathan Barré, shot by Sacha Wiernik. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Charles Ludig. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Delphine Guilbaud shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Grégoire Ludig and David Marsais and Bernard Farcy carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt5091538 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.