Mon 8 – Thu 11 Aug
"★★★★ – a deft and refreshingly understated piece of film-making from Meyer" – Observer
★★★★ – Eye for Film
Screen veteran Gérard Depardieu (Cyrano de Bergerac) stars as ageing, disillusioned and curmudgeonly actor Georges. When his bodyguard and right hand man is on leave for a few weeks, Georges begrudgingly accepts substitute Aïssa (Déborah Lukumuena).
Despite their obvious differences, an unlikely friendship blossoms and the pair begin the understand each other and grow in their own way.
Robust is a refreshing take on the odd-couple dynamic, witty and sharp but with oceans of warmth between the two lovable leads.
Dir: Constance Meyer
Cast: Gérard Depardieu, Déborah Lukumuena
France/Belgium 2021, 95mins