Softie (2022)
Ten-year-old Johnny stands out from his family and his tough neighborhood in Eastern France. He's sensitive, intelligent and interested in all kinds of things way beyond his years. With curiosity, he observes the ups and downs of his young single mother's turbulent love life. Things change when a new teacher, fresh from the big city, takes over Johnny's class. Mr. Adamski believes in Johnny and wants to open a new world to him. The sophisticated young teacher also intrigues the boy.
Director: Samuel Theis
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Aliocha Reinert as Johnny Jung |
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Antoine Reinartz as Jean Adamski |
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Izïa Higelin as Nora |
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Mélissa Olexa as Sonia |
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Abdel Benchendikh as Yliès |
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Jade Schwartz as Mélissa |
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Romande Esch as Dylan's girlfriend |
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Meresia Litzenburger as Mérésia |
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Danielle Dalhem as School director |
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Maïa Quesmand as Camille |
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Jonathan Zito as Rodrigue |
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Séverine Larbi-Boucherif as Séverine |
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Zaina Benhabouche as Zahia |
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Meriem Thome as Grace |
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Yaniss Khedim as Houcine |
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Naoufel Aachach as Ousmane |
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Anwar Timakssat as Nabil |
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Yilès Saci as Aymen |
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Sofia-Maria Djelloul-Kheda as Zineb |
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Claire Burger as Claire |
| Writing | Samuel Theis | Writer |
| Camera | Jacques Girault | Director of Photography |
| Production | Caroline Bonmarchand | Producer |
| Sound | Ulysse Klotz | Music |
| Editing | Nicolas Desmaison | Editor |
| Editing | Esther Lowe | Editor |
| Production | Laure Ballarin | Casting |
| Art | Mila Preli | Production Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Rachel Raoult | Costume Design |
| Directing | Samuel Theis | Director |