Stand Up Girl (2017)
Lila, grows up in the high-rises of the Marolles in Brussels. Along with her sister and her friends, she dreams of becoming a dancer and revolutionising the world of hip-hop. While her friends stay in Brussels, Lila leaves everything - comfort, family - behind to go to Paris, where she is certain her persistence will pay off. Except that life in Paris quickly takes an unexpected turn. The woman who dreamed of being a choreographer ends up as a lap dancer in a rap video, and that’s only the beginning of her disillusionment. After a chance meeting with a drama teacher, she bears her heart and soul on stage and begins doing stand-up. This time, her unusual dedication leads her to find her calling. However, she still has to fight one final battle: convincing her father that she has made the right choice.
Cast
- Nawell Madani - Lila
- François Berléand - Fabrice
- Mimoun Benabderrahmane - Omar, Lila's father
- Leyla Doriane - Malika, Lila's sister
- Antoinette Gomis - Prudence
- Lara Laquiz - Jessy
- Djebril Zonga - Doum
- Olivier Barthélémy - Rayan
- Walid Afkir - Brams
- Tareek - Fab
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Stand Up Girl about?
- Lila, grows up in the high-rises of the Marolles in Brussels. Along with her sister and her friends, she dreams of becoming a dancer and revolutionising the world of hip-hop. While her friends stay in Brussels, Lila leaves everything - comfort, family - behind to go to Paris, where she is certain her persistence will pay off. Except that life in Paris quickly takes an unexpected turn. The woman who dreamed of being a choreographer ends up as a lap dancer in a rap video, and that’s only the beginning of her disillusionment. After a chance meeting with a drama teacher, she bears her heart and soul on stage and begins doing stand-up. This time, her unusual dedication leads her to find her calling. However, she still has to fight one final battle: convincing her father that she has made the right choice.
- Who directed Stand Up Girl?
- Stand Up Girl was directed by Nawell Madani, Ludovic Colbeau-Justin.
- Who stars in Stand Up Girl?
- Stand Up Girl stars Nawell Madani, François Berléand, Mimoun Benabderrahmane, Leyla Doriane, Antoinette Gomis, Lara Laquiz.
- How long is Stand Up Girl?
- Stand Up Girl has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is Stand Up Girl?
- Stand Up Girl is a Comedy film.
- Where was Stand Up Girl produced?
- Stand Up Girl was produced in France.