Willy 1er (2016)
Directed by Ludovic Boukherma, Zoran Boukherma

Drama

Film Synopsis

Willy, a timid 50-something who still lives with his parents, is shocked to learn the news that his twin brother Michel has committed suicide.  After a row with his father, he makes up his mind to finally quit the family nest and live by himself in the nearby village of Caudebec.  Here, he gets himself a job, a place to live and a scooter.  At work, he strikes up an acquaintance with a blond gay man, who also happens to be called Willy and whose dream is to live in Germany...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Ludovic Boukherma, Zoran Boukherma, Marielle Gautier, Hugo P. Thomas
  • Script: Ludovic Boukherma, Zoran Boukherma, Marielle Gautier, Hugo P. Thomas
  • Photo: Thomas Rames
  • Music: Hugo P. Thomas
  • Cast: Daniel Vannet (Willy Pruvost), Romain Léger (Willy II), Noémie Lvovsky (Catherine), Robert Follet (Le père de Willy), Geneviève Plet (La mère de Willy), Eric Jacquet (José), Kiki (Le responsable du personnel), Léa Viller (Chloé, la fille de Catherine), Alexandre Jacques (Brice), Cécile Lefrançois (Sandrine), Bruno Delaporte (Client PMU), Michèle Sevestre (Cliente PMU), Christine Helbaume (Cliente PMU)
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Color
  • Runtime: 82 min

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