Robuste

A film by Constance Meyer

Once-famed actor Georges (Depardieu) – overweight, boorish and misanthropic – is struggling with health problems and a reputation for being irascible and difficult to work with. While preparing for his latest role in a historical epic, Georges is thrown for a loop when his assistant unexpectedly takes leave, placing him dependent on Aïssa (astonishing discovery Déborah Lukumuena), the security company’s appointed replacement. It’s a seemingly round-the-clock position – driver, secretary, bodyguard and babysitter – but Aïssa is not easily intimidated. Whilst life may have shaped the disillusioned star and his pragmatic, assured young helper in very different ways, a singular platonic friendship begins to take root…

Critics Reviews:

• “An aging movie star bonds with his minder despite having apparently little in common in this supremely well-performed French feature debut.” – Jessica Kiang (Variety)

• “This is a deft and refreshingly understated piece of film-making from Meyer.” – Wendy Ide (Observer (UK))

• ”“Although Constance Meyer’s film is a bit anticlimactic in its low-key approach, it’s still rewarding.” – Edward Porter (Times (UK))