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Bouboule (2014)

84 min · Comedy

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Directors

Bruno Deville

Cast

David Thielemans, Swann Arlaud, Julie Ferrier, François Hadji-Lazaro, Lisa Harder, Amélie Peterli

A bullied twelve-year-old whose unhealthy habits put his future in doubt meets a security guard who may change his life.

The story

Kevin, nicknamed “Bouboule,” is twelve and already seems to have little prospect for the future. Bullied by two neighborhood boys, he turns to fries and pastries, while his health appears to be in serious danger. His life begins to shift when he encounters Patrick, a security guard. The meeting is described as decisive, but the account does not explain what Patrick does or how their relationship develops.

Full plot (contains spoilers)

Kevin, nicknamed “Bouboule,” weighs [an unspecified amount] at the age of twelve and doesn’t really have a future. Bullied by two boys from the neighborhood, he stuffs himself with fries and pastries and seems to be just waiting for a heart attack. His encounter with a security guard, Patrick, proves decisive for the rest of his life.

Genres

Comedy

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