Alice and the Mayor

Alice and the Mayor

2019 · 103 min · FR · 6.3 (296 votes)
Dir. Nicolas Pariser · Starring Fabrice Luchini, Anaïs Demoustier, Nora Hamzawi, Léonie Simaga, Antoine Reinartz, Maud Wyler · Music Benjamin Esdraffo
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The mayor of Lyon, Paul Théraneau, is in a delicate position. After 30 years in politics, he is running out of ideas and is faced with a feeling of existential emptiness. To overcome this, Paul hires a young and brilliant philosopher, Alice Heimann. Then follows a dialogue between two diametrically opposed personalities who will turn their certainties upside down.

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A sharp, witty battle of minds unfolds as a jaded politician seeks wisdom from a young philosopher. Their intellectual sparring is both charming and deeply thought-provoking, offering a fresh perspective on life and leadership.

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