The Boy (2025)
Uncover the story hidden behind every photo.
Actress-director Zabou Breitman embarks on an unusual adventure: imagining the life of a boy discovered in an old photo from an album bought at a flea market. These are the images and memories of an unknown family, which somehow feel familiar. At the center is the boy, with his gaze that is both gentle and melancholic yet joyful. Who is he? What is his true story, the one that unfolds between the lines? What if every individual were also the unwitting hero of a tale? This dizzying family investigation blurs the lines between reality and fiction, sometimes merging them completely.
Director: Zabou Breitman, Florent Vassault
Genre: Comedy, Documentary
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: March 26, 2025
Cast
- Damien Sobieraff - Jean
- Nicolas Avinée - Philippe
- François Berléand - Le père
- Isabelle Nanty - La mère
- Florence Muller - La tante
- Jean-Paul Bordes - L'oncle
- Sarah Thiéry - Myriam
- Zabou Breitman - Self
Screenplay
- Florent Vassault (Screenplay)
- Zabou Breitman (Screenplay)
Music: Alexis Rault
Cinematography: Simon Feray, Florent Vassault
Editing: Florent Vassault
Production: Nolita, TV5MONDE, Les Canards Sauvages
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Zabou Breitman, Florent Vassault
More Films in Genre: Comedy, Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Boy about?
- Actress-director Zabou Breitman embarks on an unusual adventure: imagining the life of a boy discovered in an old photo from an album bought at a flea market. These are the images and memories of an unknown family, which somehow feel familiar. At the center is the boy, with his gaze that is both gentle and melancholic yet joyful. Who is he? What is his true story, the one that unfolds between the lines? What if every individual were also the unwitting hero of a tale? This dizzying family investigation blurs the lines between reality and fiction, sometimes merging them completely.
- Who directed The Boy?
- The Boy was directed by Zabou Breitman, Florent Vassault.
- Who stars in The Boy?
- The Boy stars Damien Sobieraff, Nicolas Avinée, François Berléand, Isabelle Nanty, Florence Muller, Jean-Paul Bordes.
- How long is The Boy?
- The Boy has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is The Boy?
- The Boy is a Comedy, Documentary film.
- Where was The Boy produced?
- The Boy was produced in France.