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À pied d'oeuvre

À pied d'oeuvre

2025Movie⏱️ 1h 32m
BiographyDrama
6.9
IMDB Rating
99 votes

A photographer at the peak of his career abandons his success to pursue writing, facing financial hardship and personal struggles as he chases his true passion.

Director
Valérie Donzelli
Writers
Franck Courtès, Valérie Donzelli, Gilles Marchand
Stars
Claude Perron, Bastien Bouillon, Mike Bujoli
Release Date
February 4, 2026
Language
French
Country
France
🏆 2
Wins
🎯 2
Nominations
💬 1
Reviews
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🎭 Top Cast

Claude Perron
Claude Perron
as La femme à la valise
Bastien Bouillon
Bastien Bouillon
Mike Bujoli
Mike Bujoli
as Jeune auteur
👤
Naëlle Dariya
as Cliente WC
Virginie Ledoyen
Virginie Ledoyen
👤
Magdalena Malina
as Cliente Sapin
André Marcon
André Marcon
Marie Rivière
Marie Rivière

🎬 Technical Specs

Color
Color
Production
Pitchipoï Productions, France 2 Cinéma, Canal+

🎯 Categories

FrenchBiographyDrama

⭐ Featured Review

A subtle and poetic journey toward self-discovery
by Giuseppe_Silecchia2025-08-30
8/10

"Valérie Donzelli crafts an intimate and compelling portrait of a man who leaves a comfortable life behind to pursue his dream of writing. The film excels in depicting this small personal odyssey with sensitivity and nuance, avoiding sentimentality or melodrama, and respects the protagonist's life choices with quiet dignity. The narrative is beautifully restrained, allowing the audience to connect deeply with the character's inner journey without feeling pressured by over-explanation or overt emotional manipulation. Strong performances and thoughtful direction make this a moving explo..."

📖 Synopsis

A photographer at the peak of his career abandons his success to pursue writing, facing financial hardship and personal struggles as he chases his true passion.