Little Nicholas: Happy as Can Be

2022 1h 26m FR

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★6.8TMDB · 111

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Synopsis

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Somewhere between Montmartre and Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Jean-Jacques Sempé and René Goscinny lean over a large white sheet of paper and bring to life a mischievous and endearing boy, Little Nicolas. From schoolyard games and fights to summer camp pranks and camaraderie, Nicolas lives a merry and enriching childhood – and brings friendship and newfound life to his creators, too.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Alain Chabat
Goscinny (voice)
Laurent Lafitte
Sempé (voice)
Simon Faliu
Nicolas (voice)
Alban Aumard
Bouillon (voice)
Alicia Hava
Rufus (voice)
Aurélien de Branche
Geoffroy (voice)
Claire Dumas
Mistress (voice)
Delphine Baril
Mrs. Courteplaque (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Benjamin Massoubre
Writers: Michel Fessler, Anne Goscinny
Languages: French
Countries: France, Luxembourg

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RUNTIME

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

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ERA

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Released 4 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Luxembourg.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Ludovic Bource. 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 Benjamin Massoubre 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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Alain Chabat and Laurent Lafitte and Simon Faliu carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt10290244 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Benjamin Massoubre directs. Ludovic Bource scores. Benjamin Massoubre cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France, Luxembourg. Dialogue in French.

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Things worth knowing

186 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 4 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: France, Luxembourg.
4Original score by Ludovic Bource. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Benjamin Massoubre shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Alain Chabat and Laurent Lafitte and Simon Faliu carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt10290244 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.