Jouer avec le feu
Francia, Bélgica, 2024.
Directed by: Delphine Coulin et Muriel Coulin.
Delphine and Muriel Coulin (France) debuted with "17 Girls" (2011), which screened at Cannes. Their subsequent work, including "The Stopover" (2016) and "Jouer avec le feu" (2024), explores contemporary social issues through a sharp lens.
Cast: Benjamin Voisin, Stefan Crepon, Vincent Lindon.
Running time: 119 min.
Synopsis
Pierre (Vincent Lindon), a widower and former unionist, watches helplessly as his eldest son drifts toward far-right extremist groups. The Coulin sisters deliver a profound study of father-son dynamics without relying on melodramatic effects. The camera work meticulously documents the growing familial distance, creating a sober reflection on the political confusion of contemporary youth, anchored by Lindon’s exceptional performance.
Pierre (Vincent Lindon), a widower and former unionist, watches helplessly as his eldest son drifts toward far-right extremist groups. The Coulin sisters deliver a profound study of father-son dynamics without relying on melodramatic effects. The camera work meticulously documents the growing familial distance, creating a...