Alpe d’Huez 2023: Philippe Lacheau, François Damiens… discover the films of this 26th edition!


On the occasion of its 26th edition chaired by Karin Viard, which will be held from January 16 to 22, 2023, the Alpe d’Huez Festival unveils its official selection!

Each year, Alpe d’Huez becomes the unmissable meeting place for French comedies. It is at this event that some of the biggest hits of the year are born. For its 26th edition, launched on January 16, 2023, the international comedy film festival is surrounded by Karin Viard to take on the role of president of the jury. She will be accompanied by Camille Chamoux, Bérengère Krief, Stéphane Foenkinos and Antoine Bertrand.

The official selection for this new edition has just been unveiled. In total, eight feature films in official competition – including four made by women filmmakers and two first films. The selection is completed by two special out-of-competition screenings, including Alibi.com 2 by Philippe Lacheau, which serves as the opening film.

Discover the official selection:

IN COMPETITION :

A Happy Man by Tristan Séguéla

with Fabrice Luchini, Catherine Frot, Philippe Katerine and Artus.

What is it about ? While Jean, a very conservative mayor of a small town in the North, is campaigning for his re-election, Edith, his wife of forty years, announces news to him that she can no longer keep quiet… In the depths of her being, she is – and always has been – a man. Jean first thinks of a joke but quickly realizes that Edith is serious and determined to see her transition through to the end. He then understands that his couple, but also his electoral campaign, risk being really turned upside down…

The most beautiful to go dancing by Victoria Bedos

with Brune Moulin, Philippe Katerine, Pierre Richard, Guy Marchand…

What is it about ? Marie-Luce Bison, 14, was brought up by her father in a cheerful boarding house for seniors of which he is the director. It’s almost the disguised party of her new college: her father does not want her to go … and anyway, she is not invited. But pushed by Albert, his 80-year-old best friend, Marie-Luce, is embedded there, dressed as a man. When she realizes that she is taken for a boy, she decides to be that boy that everyone prefers. At home, the relationship with his father is complicated…

Just Heaven by Laurent Tirard

with Valerie Bonneton, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Camille Chamoux, Ghilaine Londez, Francois Morel…

What is it about ? To save the local EHPAD which is falling into ruins, five somewhat crazy nuns are ready for anything. Including participating in a bicycle race, in order to win the prize. Only downside: they suck on bikes. And to make matters worse, they are not the only ones on the spot…

The Accomplices of Cécilia Rouaud

with François Damiens, William Lebghil, Laura Felpin and Vanessa Paradis.

What is it about ? Max (François Damiens), a ruthless hitman, discovers that he has a problem: he now faints at the slightest drop of blood. His future in the profession being compromised, he will have to retrain. But not so easy when his only professional skill is to kill people… They get help from a couple of young neighbors, Stéphanie (Laura Felpin) and Karim (William Lebghil), who can’t imagine for a moment who they are dealing with . Max becomes attached, in spite of himself, to the young couple, until his past catches up with him…

Frosted Heads by Stéphane Cazes

with Clovis Cornillac, Claudia Tagbo, Marwa Merdjet Yahia…

What is it about ? In a college at the foot of Mont Blanc, the students of SEGPA are not interested in anything. To motivate them and make them dream, Alain, their teacher, organizes a surprising and perilous outing in the bowels of a glacier. The teenagers then discover a world of ice of breathtaking beauty. But they realize that with global warming, if nothing is done, this glacier like many others could disappear. Against everyone’s advice, but trained by their teacher, they will throw themselves body and soul into a crazy project: to protect the glacier and prevent it from melting… From now on, nothing will be able to stop them, because there is no there is no planet B!

The Little Victories of Mélanie Auffret

with Julia Piaton, Michel Blanc and Lionel Abelanski.

What is it about ? Between her obligations as mayor and her role as a teacher in the small village of Kerguen, Alice’s days are already busy. The arrival in his class of Emile, a sexagenarian with an explosive character, finally decided to learn to read and write, will make his daily life unmanageable. Especially since Alice, who hadn’t seen it coming, will also have to save her village and her school…

Under the stars by Sébastien Tulard

with Riadh Belaïche, Loubna Abidar, Pascal Légitimus and Patrick d’Assumcao.

What is it about ? From an early age, Yazid had only one passion, baking. Raised between foster family and home, the young man has forged an indomitable character. From Épernay to Paris via Monaco, he will try to realize his dream: to work with the greatest pastry chefs and become the best.

December 23 by Miryam Bouchard

with Virginie Fortin, Bianca Gervais, François Arnaud, Catherine Brunet and Stéphane Rousseau.

What is it about ? On December 23, the day before Christmas, the frenzy of the holiday season is everywhere and seizes many… In this choral film, we follow Elsa Lévesque, a hardened bachelor who wants to find love; Stéphanie and Alex who are expecting their first child; a singer returning to the stage after a break; a woman mother of two daughters, wishing to organize a perfect Christmas; a teenager with a big secret; a man who feels jostled by the modern world; and the new manager of a big hotel who has to prove her worth for the job. Their destinies are randomly intertwined on this already tumultuous day, crowned by a snowstorm… And if they all have a personal vision of a magical Christmas, they will discover that the perfect moments may be found in the imperfections and unforeseen.

OUT OF COMPETITION :

Alibi.com 2 by Philippe Lacheau (Opening film)

with Philippe Lacheau, Tarek Boudali, Julien Arruti, Elodie Fontan, Nathalie Baye, Didier Bourdon, Arielle Dombasle, Gérard Jugnot, Alexandra Lamy and Gad Elmaleh.

What is it about ? After closing his Alibi.com agency and promising Flo that he would never lie to her again, Greg’s new life has become quiet, too quiet… Not for long! When he decides to propose to Flo in marriage, Greg is up against the wall and must resolve to introduce his family. But between her crook father and her ex-charm movie actress mother, it is very likely to ruin her future union. He therefore has no choice but to reopen his agency with his former accomplices for an ultimate Alibi and to find more presentable false parents…

Mid-Man by Jennifer Devoldère

with Karin Viard, Melvin Boomer, Steve Tientcheu and Tracy Gotoas.

What is it about ? After failing the medical entrance exam, Leopold joins the school of midwives by default, hiding the truth from those around him. While he engages without conviction in this exclusively female environment, his meeting with Nathalie, an experienced midwife with a passionate character, will change his view of this fascinating universe and upset his certainties.

The 26th edition of the Alpe d’Huez Festival will be held from January 16 to 22, 2023.



Source link -103