The Finishers (2013)
The Finishers (2013), directed by Nils Tavernier, starring Jacques Gamblin and Alexandra Lamy.
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Synopsis
Julien, 17, is wheelchair-bound due to cerebral palsy. Despite their love for him, his family is gradually falling apart under the strain of dealing with his disability. In a bid to bond with his father, Julien challenges him to participate with him in the Ironman race in Nice (French Riviera), a triathlon in which his father has previously competed.
- Laurent MachuelCinematography
- Nils TavernierDirector, Writer
- Yann MalcorEditing
- Christophe RossignonProducer
About the film
The Finishers (French: De toutes nos forces – "With All Our Strength") is a 2013 French drama film directed by Nils Tavernier. It was screened in the Special Presentation section at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival.
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The Finishers (French: De toutes nos forces – "With All Our Strength") is a 2013 French drama film directed by Nils Tavernier. It was screened in the Special Presentation section at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival.
Plot
Paul Amblard had wished to have a son as a second child, a wish fulfilled with the birth of Julien. But when, as a baby, Julien found himself unable to walk like other children, Paul refused to deal with his handicap and took refuge in his job as a cable car repairer and his service as a volunteer firefighter. He shied away from his responsibilities, leaving the whole task of caring for Julien, who uses a wheelchair, to his wife Claire, who had become a mother too protective and fearful for her son's health. At 17, Julien, now a difficult and stubborn teenager, becomes aware of life and dreams of adventures that are inaccessible given his disability. He discovers that his father had been a good athlete 25 years earlier and had participated in an Ironman, an extreme triathlon race. Julien develops the notion that he and his father are going to compete in an Ironman together, with his father pushing or dragging him on suitable equipment. But Paul, who has aged, has done no recent training and is discouraged by life and his sudden dismissal from his job. He brutally rejects this proposal from his son.
Julien's whims and a fugue will gradually convince Paul to try training. While a hint of togetherness, which had been so lacking all these years, begins to emerge between father and son, Claire fiercely opposes this dangerous adventure. But Julien's strength of character and will are stronger than anything: he manages to register the team for the competition without consulting his parents. Eventually Paul relents and they begin training for the race. After starting out on race day, Julien suffers an injury halfway through and his father collapses during the marathon leg, but they still continue and through sheer determination finish the race before the cutoff time.
Cast
Jacques Gamblin as Paul Amblard
Alexandra Lamy as Claire Amblard
Fabien Héraud as Julien Amblard
Sophie de Furst as Sophie Amblard, Julien's sister
Pablo Pauly as Yohan
Christelle Cornil as Isabelle
Frédéric Épaud as Doctor Pascal
References
External links
The Finishers at IMDb
Text from The Finishers on Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Finishers
Trivia
- It grossed US$ 5.6 million worldwide.
- It premiered on September 7, 2013, a Saturday.
- It runs 1h34 — a typical feature length.
- Its original title is "De toutes nos forces".
- This film's quiz has 11 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.
Production
- StudiosNord-Ouest Films
- CountriesBelgium, France
- LanguagesFrench
- Box officeUS$ 5,599,114
- StatusReleased
More about this film
Filming locations
- Nice
Set in
- Haute-Savoie
Cast
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Jacques Gamblin
Paul Amblard -
Alexandra Lamy
Claire Amblard -
Fabien Héraud
Julien Amblard -
Sophie de Fürst
Sophie Amblard -
Pablo Pauly
Yohan -
Xavier Mathieu
Sergio -
Christelle Cornil
Isabelle -
Fred Epaud
Doctor Pascal -
Sandra Leclercq
Lucie - Lydia Guillermin Young IMC claimant
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Sonia Jacob
Physiotherapist -
Laura Lardeux
Anne -
Yvette Petit
Mrs. Blanchard - Hélène Gourdin Doherty Barmaid
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Raphaël Boyes
Gas station attendant -
Laurence Laouadi
Educator - Nicolas Payan Ironman Hospitality Host
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Lionel Buisson
Butler -
Brigitte Chambon
Race doctor -
Frédéric Restagno
Race official
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Crew
- Laurent Machuel Cinematography
- Nils Tavernier Director
- Yann Malcor Editing
- Christophe Rossignon Producer
- Philip Boëffard Producer
- Barði Jóhannsson Original music
- Laurent Bertoni Writer
- Nils Tavernier Writer
- Pierre Leyssieux Writer
Questions about this film
What is The Finishers about?
The Finishers: Julien, 17, is wheelchair-bound due to cerebral palsy. Despite their love for him, his family is gradually falling apart under the strain of dealing with his disability. In a bid to bond with his father, Julien challenges him to participate with him in the Ironman race in Nice (French Riviera), a triathlon in which hi…
Who directed The Finishers?
The Finishers was directed by Nils Tavernier in 2013.
Who stars in The Finishers?
The cast of The Finishers includes Jacques Gamblin, Alexandra Lamy, Fabien Héraud, Sophie de Fürst and Pablo Pauly.
How long is The Finishers?
The Finishers runs for 94 minutes, or 1h34.
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