The Braves

"Dreaming, falling, starting over."

2022 1h 39m FR

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6.7

SOLID

★6.7TMDB · 49

Drama

Synopsis

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Best friends Alma and Margot are inseparable, whether it’s terrorizing cheating lovers or crashing wedding parties. The two women also share the same dream of a successful career on the stage. They get one step closer when they are cast as lead and understudy in a high-profile play in Paris. Alma is keeping a secret that puts her role in jeopardy, but with the unwavering support of Margot, they will try their best to ensure that the show goes on.

“Dreaming, falling, starting over.”

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Cast

Souheila Yacoub
Margot
Déborah Lukumuena
Alma
Sveva Alviti
Kristin
Angélique Kidjo
Amina
Sara Verhagen
Sara
Véronique Frumy
Doctoress
Elie Mittelmann
Gérant de la laverie
Matthieu Longatte
Niko

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Anaïs Volpé
Writers: Anaïs Volpé
Languages: French
Countries: France

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ERA

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Released 4 years ago.

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2 / 8

CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Anaïs Volpé, shot by Sean Price Williams. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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6 / 8

CAST

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Souheila Yacoub and Déborah Lukumuena and Sveva Alviti carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Marketing tagline: "Dreaming, falling, starting over.".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt14064662 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Anaïs Volpé directs. Sean Price Williams behind the camera. Elie Mittelmann scores. Zoe Sassier cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 4 years ago.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Anaïs Volpé, shot by Sean Price Williams. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Elie Mittelmann. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Zoe Sassier shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Souheila Yacoub and Déborah Lukumuena and Sveva Alviti carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Dreaming, falling, starting over.".
8IMDB entry: tt14064662 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 49 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.