Jappeloup

2013 · 130 min · FR · 7.1 (399 votes)

Dir. Christian Duguay · Starring Guillaume Canet, Marina Hands, Daniel Auteuil, Lou de Laâge, Tchéky Karyo, Jacques Higelin · Music Clinton Shorter

Drama

A true sports story that utterly defies the odds, Duguay’s film captures the wild ups and downs of the Olympics-bound career of legendary equine star Jappeloup and his troubled rider, locked in a tense relationship with his horseman father and forever uncertain of his own skills as an equestrian

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This is an uplifting underdog story about overcoming adversity and proving doubters wrong. It's a feel-good journey of dedication, triumph, and the powerful bond between a rider and his horse, perfect for a heartwarming watch.

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