Cast
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Leslie Medina
as Violette, l'artiste peintre
Fatima Adoum
as Ouarda, la concierge de l'immeuble
Lannick Gautry
as Thomas, l'astronaute
Niseema Theillaud
as Jackie, la mère de Thomas
Aïssam Medhem
as Saïd, le fils de Ouarda
Souad Arsane
as Samia, la fille de Ouarda
Marie-Anne Chazel
as Nicoletta, la sage-femme
Tchéky Karyo
as Georges, le mari de Nicoletta
Max Boublil
as Stéphane, le père veuf
Caroline Anglade
as Bianca, la compagne de Stéphane
Rosa Mouterde Monteil
as Maïa, la fille de Bianca
Ambre Asaj
as Joséphine, la fille de Stéphane
Hélène Alexandridis
as Nadine, la belle-mère de Stéphane
Jarry
as Lucas Lambert, l'homme politique
Jina Djemba
as Anita, la porte-parole de Lucas Lambert
Crew
Director
- Gilles Paquet-Brenner
Writer
- Gilles Paquet-Brenner
- Benjamin Euvrard
- Benjamin Dumont
- Charly de Witte
- Ingrid Morley-Pegge
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
Christmas Next Door represents a fascinating example of Comedy/Family/TV Movie cinema, offering viewers a unique perspective on the human experience and societal structures. The film's approach to its themes demonstrates a creative vision that distinguishes it within its genre.
Director Gilles Paquet-Brenner brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2021, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its critical acclaim reflects its artistic achievements and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Christmas Next Door took approximately 33 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 98 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 131 minutes long.
- The costume department created over 357 unique costume pieces for the production.
- The screenplay went through 12 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
- The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.
Historical Context
- In 2021, when this film is released:
- Climate change mitigation had become a central policy concern internationally.
- The COVID-19 pandemic transformed global health, economics, and social interaction.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: November 23, 2021
- Runtime: 1h 38m