A Self-Made Hero
Set in France at the end of World War II Albert Dehousse finds out his father wasn't a war hero and his mother is a collaborator.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Un héros très discret |
| Year | 1996 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Drama, War, Comedy |
| Director | Jacques Audiard |
| Runtime | 107 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.9/10 (113 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Alain Resnais constructs an ironic and clever meditation on identity, relying on Mathieu Amalric's nuanced performance. The film explores the mechanics of self-mythology, using Brechtian devices and direct address to highlight the performative nature of its protagonist's ascent.
What lingers after the final frame is a sly commentary on the collective need for heroes and the porous line between fact and fabrication. A cerebral comedy that rewards close attention. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Jacques Audiard
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Best enjoyed with focused attention, ready for its subtle, intellectual humor.
🎭 Cast
Mathieu Kassovitz
Albert Dehousse
Anouk Grinberg
Servane
Sandrine Kiberlain
Yvette
Albert Dupontel
Dionnet
Jean-Louis Trintignant
Albert Dehousse (old)
Nadia Barentin
Madame Louvier / Madame Revuz / The General's Wife
Bernard Bloch
Ernst
François Chattot
Louvier
Philippe Duclos
Caron
Danièle Lebrun
Madame Dehousse
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