Out in cinemas on October 21, 2020, Adieu Les Cons, directed by Albert Dupontel, is a tender, acerbic comedy that explores a woman's quest at the end of her life to find the child she was forced to abandon. With a script that blends humor, emotion and the absurd, Dupontel delivers a work that is both funny and poignant, buoyed by masterful performances from Virginie Efira, Albert Dupontel himself, and Nicolas Marié. The film, which won seven César awards in 2021, including Best Film, arrives on Netflix on October 22, 2024. It's the perfect opportunity to discover this comedy-drama that tackles strong themes such as illness, loneliness and the need for redemption, while retaining a quirky lightness.
At the age of 43, Suze Trappet(Virginie Efira) learns that she is suffering from an incurable disease. The news turns her life upside down, prompting her to set off in search of the child she was forced to abandon at the age of 15. Her quest to find her son, hidden somewhere in the meanders of the administration, leads her to cross paths with JB (Albert Dupontel), a burned-out, depressed 50-year-old, and M. Blin (Nicolas Marié), a blind and eccentric archivist full of enthusiasm. Together, this unlikely trio embark on a rocky, surreal adventure, where their respective flaws mingle with absurd bureaucracy to create an emotional, spectacular and unpredictable quest.
Adieu Les Cons is aimed at audiences looking for dramatic comedies that juggle emotion and absurdity. The film touches on serious subjects - illness, the search for redemption and life's failures - but approaches them withAlbert Dupontel's characteristic lightness and dark humor. This blend of sensitivity and satire will delight both fans of auteur cinema and those who appreciate films with an offbeat sense of humor. Fans of Virginie Efira andAlbert Dupontel will find their performances full of nuance and depth, and the film's inventive staging and visual and poetic style follow in the footsteps of Au revoir là-haut and Le fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain. Adieu Les Cons manages to combine universal themes with improbable situations and a unique tone, giving it a singular originality.
Available on Netflix from October 22, 2024, Adieu Les Cons is a bittersweet yet deeply human comedy that will win you over with its piquant humor and colorful characters. Starring the remarkable Virginie Efira, Albert Dupontel and Nicolas Marié, the film reflects on life, regrets and second chances, while inviting us to laugh at the absurdities of our times. This César for Best Film is worth discovering or rediscovering, offering a blend of tenderness and surrealism that leaves no one indifferent.
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