Softie (Petite nature)
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…
– Cannes Film Festival 2021 – Queer Palm Nominee
– Zurich Film Festival 2021- Best International Feature Film Nominee
director/writer:
Samuel Theis
cast:
Aliocha Reinert, Melissa Olexa, Antoine Reinartz, Izïa Higelin
music:
Ulysse Klotz
cinematography:
Jacques Girault
production:
France 2021
running time:
93 minutes
English/Polish subtitles