Return of the Hero

2018 1h 30m FR

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6.3

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★6.3TMDB · 657

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Synopsis

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France, 1809. Captain Neuville is called to the front, leaving his future bride heartbroken. Her sister decides to write letters on his behalf to cheer her up.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Jean Dujardin
Captain Charles-Grégoire Neuville
Mélanie Laurent
Elisabeth Beaugrand
Christophe Montenez
Nicolas Bonvallet
Fabienne Galula
Eugénie
Noémie Merlant
Pauline
Féodor Atkine
General Mortier-Duplessis
Evelyne Buyle
Madame Beaugrand
Aurélie Boquien
Madame Dunoyer

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Laurent Tirard
Writers: Laurent Tirard, Grégoire Vigneron
Languages: French
Countries: Belgium, France

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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MONEY

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Earned back only 68% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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Released 8 years ago.

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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 Laurent Tirard, shot by Guillaume Schiffman. 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 Mathieu Lamboley. 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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Jean Dujardin and Mélanie Laurent and Christophe Montenez carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Laurent Tirard directs. Guillaume Schiffman behind the camera. Mathieu Lamboley scores. Yann Malcor cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in Belgium, France. Dialogue in French.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Earned back only 68% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
3Released 8 years ago.
4International production across 2 countries: Belgium, France.
5Directed by Laurent Tirard, shot by Guillaume Schiffman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Mathieu Lamboley. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Yann Malcor shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Jean Dujardin and Mélanie Laurent and Christophe Montenez carry the top of the cast.
9IMDB entry: tt7064498 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.