Commis d'office
2009 Crime / Thriller   
Director: Hannelore Cayre
Starring: Roschdy Zem, Jean-Philippe Écoffey, Mathias Mlekuz, Sophie Guillemin, Jean-Pierre Martins


 
Summary
Having just turned forty, Antoine Lahoud is beginning to lose his enthusiasm for his work as a criminal lawyer.  Surely he is made for better things than the trivial cases he currently spends all of his time pursuing?   Henry Marsac, a lawyer of some repute, thinks so.   He persuades Antoine to join him in defending big time crooks, a far more lucrative and satisfying pursuit than saving a few petty criminals.  However, Antoine soon discovers that Marsac’s interest in him is far from benevolent...



Credits
  • Director: Hannelore Cayre
  • Script: Hannelore Cayre
  • Photo: Benoît Chamaillard
  • Cast: Roschdy Zem (Antoine Lahoud), Jean-Philippe Écoffey (Henri Marsac), Mathias Mlekuz (Bertrand), Sophie Guillemin (Garance Leclerc), Jean-Pierre Martins (Barsamian), Pierre Londiche (Le Peltier Pouchard), Jacky Nercessian (Le président #2), Emile Louis (Réceptionniste (unconfirmed)), Eric Moreau (Le toxicomane mourant tribunal)
  • Country: France
  • Language: French / English
  • Runtime: 88 min
 

Review
Hannelore Cayre makes an impressive directorial debut with this distinctive and compelling crime drama.  Commis d’office offers a darkly ironic look at the French legal system, with Roschdy Zem giving an outstanding performance.

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