Le Candidat


1h 35m 2007

Brief Synopsis

Shortly before the presidential election in a European state, Michel Dedieu has had to stand in at a moment's notice for his party's candidate, whose rapidly progressing cancer has obliged him to withdraw. The day after the first round, very little time remains for Michel to prepare with his inner c

Film Details

Also Known As
Candidat
Genre
Comedy
Foreign
Release Date
2007
Production Company
Canal Plus; France 3 Cinéma; StudioCanal
Distribution Company
Les Films De L'Elysee; Pyramide Distribution; Pyramide Films

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 35m

Synopsis

Shortly before the presidential election in a European state, Michel Dedieu has had to stand in at a moment's notice for his party's candidate, whose rapidly progressing cancer has obliged him to withdraw. The day after the first round, very little time remains for Michel to prepare with his inner circle for the televised debate that will pit him against his opponent. Considered unfavourably by the media and public opinion, it's imperative that he ameliorate his image and hone his arguments. With this aim in mind, he organizes a working weekend at home. The candidate, initially docile and fragile, gives in to all his staff's demands until, nearing exhaustion, he realizes that he's in fact caught up in a terrible plot. The only way he can pull back will be by playing his own score.

Film Details

Also Known As
Candidat
Genre
Comedy
Foreign
Release Date
2007
Production Company
Canal Plus; France 3 Cinéma; StudioCanal
Distribution Company
Les Films De L'Elysee; Pyramide Distribution; Pyramide Films

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 35m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in Belgium April 11, 2007

Released in France April 11, 2007

Released in Belgium April 11, 2007

Released in France April 11, 2007