Tout le monde debout

Here in France, Franck Dubost was known as an actor in nonpretentious movies, and I was not expecting much of this one. But as an author & director he shines! ___ The scenario breaks new ground: handicap was taboo in movies - in France just as it is in Hollywood. The film covers the subject with sensitivity, avoiding the obvious pitfalls. ___ Actor Franck is better here than his usual self; but the stellar performance is by Alexandra Lamy: energetic, empathic and beautiful. Elsa Zylberstein gives a good performance in a small part. Claude Brasseur & Gérard Darmon do the job. ___ Overall a good movie, eminently watchable.