And 5. Artus’ comedy continues to attract audiences to movie theaters. something extrawhich this week surpassed the American blockbuster Dunewhich has become the biggest hit of the year in movie theaters, has just surpassed the barrier of 5 million viewers.
Therefore, the tsunami observed since May 1 continues. something extra now exceeds Asterix and Obelix: the Middle Kingdom by Guillaume Canet, the biggest French hit in theaters since the health crisis, which attracted 4.6 million viewers in 2023 with a much larger budget.
Amateur actors with disabilities.
Enough to prolong the “waking dream” of Artus and his gang, a week after his promotion to the Cannes Festival with this film, which immediately surprised by signing the best start of the year, driven by its performance in the region and a timely release on a holiday.
Father and son on screen, Clovis Cornillac and Artus play two little thugs who hide in the middle of a summer camp for young people with mental disabilities, to escape from the police. Artus poses as an intern and Clovis Cornillac as his specialized educator.
A dozen amateur actors with disabilities respond to the cast of professionals, completed among others by Alice Belaïdi, providing that “something extra” that, however, had discouraged some cautious producers, according to Artus.
The film team will meet Emmanuel Macron in June at the Elysée, where the film will be screened.
Source: BFM TV
