Dans tes rêves (2005)
Directed by Denis Thybaud

Film Review

Whilst the scenario is hardly original, Dans tes rêves is a respectable attempt at a rap musical, albeit a pretty tame imitation of Curtis Hanson's 8 Mile (2002).   In his debut feature, Denis Thybaud directs the film with self-assurance and successfully crafts an urban fairytale, which is buoyed up by the contributions from a talented supporting cast.  The film probably does not have as wide an appeal as it merits, but for those who like rap and French films with a social theme it is certainly worth checking out.

Film Synopsis

Ixe's one passion in his life is rap music.  His ambition is to be a professional rap artist, but since he lives on a poor housing estate and has no chance of meeting anyone in the music business, the likelihood of this happening is minimal.  He is constantly at war with his nagging mother, who keeps telling him he should give up his dreams and get himself a proper, respectable job, such as working for the post office.  Undeterred, Ixe sticks to his guns and one day his luck changes for the better.  He comes across a hip-hop producer who is on the look-out for fresh new talent.  Ixe's fantastic dream is about to become a stupendous reality...