On the ship (Arte): why did the director choose the actors before writing the movie?

Félix dances with Alma, who spends the last day of an evening vacation on the banks of the Seine. After spending the night with him, she decides to join him in Drôme, where he lives without telling her. He booked a rideshare, accompanied by his best friend, Chérif. Their journey will be interrupted by unexpected events, just like Alma’s reaction…

With boardingReleased in 2021, it is the second time director Guillaume Brac responds to students of the National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts in Paris. But for this feature film that is as funny as it is moving, the producer radically changed his method… starting with a blank slate! Invited by the director of the conservatory to write a film for students, Guillaume Brac said, “More accurately reflects French society“, as we can read allocated.

He then decided to make a feature film about “french youth“inspiration”trip” And “personalities of eachThe director spoke to thirty students before choosing the twelve actors. Eight months before filming, twelve of his talents taught improvisation, telling them striking or embarrassing anecdotes from their past. Brac and co-writer Catherine Paillé.

to find boarding Friday, July 21 at 20:55 at Arte.