A Man in a Hurry

2018 1h 40m FR

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6.5

SOLID

★6.5TMDB · 320

ComedyDrama

Synopsis

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The story revolves around Alain, a busy businessman who is always in a rush. In his life, there is no room for spare time or family. But one day, he suffers a stroke, which makes him lose his grasp of language and use one word in place of another.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Leïla Bekhti
Jeanne
Fabrice Luchini
Alain
Igor Gotesman
Vincent
Fatima Adoum
Nassima Derghoum
Olivier Rosemberg
Vincent's nurse friend
Rebecca Marder
Julia
Baya Rehaz
Social assistant
Clémence Massart-Weit
Violette

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Hervé Mimran
Writers: Hélène Fillières, Hervé Mimran
Languages: French
Countries: France

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ERA

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Released 8 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Hervé Mimran, shot by Jérôme Alméras. 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 Balmorhea. 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 Célia Lafitedupont 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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Leïla Bekhti and Fabrice Luchini and Igor Gotesman carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt6948326 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Hervé Mimran directs. Jérôme Alméras behind the camera. Balmorhea scores. Célia Lafitedupont cuts. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 8 years ago.
2Directed by Hervé Mimran, shot by Jérôme Alméras. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Balmorhea. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Célia Lafitedupont shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Leïla Bekhti and Fabrice Luchini and Igor Gotesman carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt6948326 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.