Lucky Star

Lucky Star

2025 · 105 min · FR · 5.5 (48 votes)
Dir. Pascal Elbé · Starring Benoît Poelvoorde, Audrey Lamy, Hugo Becker, Pascal Elbé, Zabou Breitman, Louis Lagorce Douce-Doussière

“Running from the Nazis? There’s only one thing more important than a good plan: A lucky star...”

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In 1940, in France, Jean Chevalin lives with his family in great poverty after deserting the army. Convinced that some people manage better than others, he decides to pretend to be Jewish in order to receive help from smugglers and reach the free zone. This ruse will lead his family on a journey that will gradually dismantle his prejudices.

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This film offers a poignant blend of wartime tension and unexpected humor. It's a character-driven journey exploring identity, prejudice, and the bonds of family against a backdrop of historical upheaval. Expect a reflective, humanist experience that balances lighthearted moments with deeper emotional resonance.

poignanthumoroustensereflectivehopefuldramaticsteadyperiod piececharacter-drivenhumanist dramaensemble comedyprejudiceidentitysurvivalempathyfamily
people smugglingmisunderstandingfleeingmisunderstandingsjewish families