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Mention particulière

2017 · 94 min Drama Comedy TV Movie
7.5 / 10 · TMDB

Laura, at twenty-one, is fiercely determined to earn her high school diploma, just like anyone else. The catch? Laura has Down syndrome. Her journey is a relentless series of hurdles—the doubts of her family, the casual cruelty of peers, and her own internal battles. Each day is a tightrope walk between heartfelt emotion and unexpected laughter, as she fights tooth and nail for every inch of an opportunity the world seems determined to withhold. This is less a story about a disability and more a powerful testament to the universal fight for dignity, belonging, and a chance at ordinary happiness.

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Year 2017
Country France
Genre Drama, Comedy, TV Movie
Director Christophe Campos
Runtime 94 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.5/10 (50 votes)

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The film skillfully sidesteps cloying inspiration, portraying Laura's grit with clear-eyed honesty. Her struggle isn't framed for able-bodied solace but as a rightful claim to autonomy.

What lingers after the credits is a surprising lightness—the story is imbued with warmth and genuine humor without ever being patronizing. It’s a poignant reminder that the pursuit itself can be a form of happiness. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Christophe Campos

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