20 May 2017
Lucky
The story of a young mother with a failed marriage behind her, who fights daily for her dream to open a hair salon, challenging her fate in an effort to free herself and gain independence and right to happiness.
The Measure of a Man
At the age of 51 and after 20 months on unemployment, Thierry starts a new job that soon brings him face to face with a moral dilemma. How much is he willing to accept to keep his job?
Top Billed Cast
Vincent Lindon Thierry Taugourdeau
Karine de Mirbeck La femme de Thierry
Mathieu Schaller Le fils de Thierry
Yves Ory Conseiller Pôle emploi
Xavier Mathieu Le collègue syndicaliste
Noel Mairot Le professeur de danse
Catherine Saint-Bonnet La banquière
Soufiane Guerrab Le jeune homme interpellé
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