France,
2022, 99 min
(Alternative: 96 min)
Cinematography:
Eric DumontCast:
Johan Heldenbergh, Mallory Wanecque, François Creton, Carima Amarouche, Dominique Frot, Angélique Gernez, Matthias JacquinVOD (2)
Plots(1)
Set in the suburbs of Boulogne-Sur-Mer in northern France, The Worst Ones captures a film within a film as it follows the production of a feature film whose director turns to the local Cité Picasso housing project for casting. Eager to capture performances of gritty authenticity, the director selects four working class teenagers to act in the film to the surprise and consternation of the local community, who question the director’s choice of “the worst ones”. As the director and crew audition, rehearse, film, and interact with their hand-picked cast, jealousies are stoked, lines are crossed, and ethical questions arise, with thought-provoking and at times darkly funny results. (Kino Lorber)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
César Awards
- 2023 - Mallory Wanecque (Most Promising Actress)
- 2023 - Frédéric Jouve, Lise Akoka, Marine Alaric, Romane Gueret (Best First Film)
Cannes Film Festival
- 2022 - Lise Akoka, Romane Gueret (Un Certain Regard)