DE LA COMÉDIE-FRANÇAISE

In three hours, Nina must present her very first stage production at the prestigious Comédie-Française. But between the actors’ oversized egos, backstage jitters, cascading technical mishaps and unexpected family emergencies, nothing goes as planned. Shot within the walls of the institution itself and featuring an ensemble made up entirely of the troupe’s own actors, this irreverent yet affectionate behind-the-scenes portrait turns the chaos of an opening night into a breathless screwball comedy. 

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• “This film is pure delight — accessible to all audiences — and it’s already made our top 5 films of the year, across all genres.” –  20 Minutes

• “A whirlwind comedy that Feydeau himself wouldn’t have disowned had he met the Marx Brothers” – Le Monde

• “Our review: an absolute triumph […] the Comédie-Française’s own actors unleash their comic talent in this hilarious film.” – Le Figaro

• “Within the compressed timeframe of this simple, tightly-wound story set over one evening at the Comédie-Française, trouble comes flying in squadrons: it shakes things up, it rattles, it rough-houses — and in a burlesque vein, a deliciously over-the-top farce plays out.” – Le Dauphiné Libéré

• “Partly inspired by real anecdotes gathered by the writers and directors (…), the film unfolds over 72 minutes, driven at a relentless pace, delivering an absolutely staggering comedic ride where biting one-liners and absurd situations compete for the spotlight.” – Voici 

2026 Festival de l’Alpe d’Huez (competition, multiple awards) 

• 2026 Festival de l’Alpe d’Huez: Audience Award 
• 2026 Festival de l’Alpe d’Huez: Special Jury Prize 
• 2026 Festival de l’Alpe d’Huez: Canal+ Award for Best Film 
• 2026 Festival de l’Alpe d’Huez: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region’s Coup de Cœur