Being 17
Watch TrailerDamien lives with his mother Marianne, a doctor, while his father, a pilot, is on a tour of duty abroad with the French military. At school, Damien is bullied by Thomas, who lives in the farming community up in the mountains. The boys find themselves living together when Marianne invites Thomas to come and stay with them while his mother is ill in hospital. Damien must learn to live with the boy who terrorized him.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Quand on a 17 ans |
| Year | 2016 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | André Téchiné |
| Runtime | 116 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.8/10 (375 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.
Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.
For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.
Director: André Téchiné
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: When you're in the mood for a conversation about life. With a partner or friend you can trust.
🎭 Cast
Sandrine Kiberlain
Dr. Marianne Delille
Kacey Mottet Klein
Damien Delille
Corentin Fila
Thomas Chardoul
Alexis Loret
Nathan Delille
Jean Fornerod
Jacques Chardoul
Mama Prassinos
Christine Chardoul
Jean Corso
Paulo
Rémi Garcia
Le proviseur
Maïté Arraiza
La prof de français
Françoise Gaillard
La prof de maths
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