In 2015, Catherine Denev played one of the most beautiful roles of her career in The Head High, directed by Emmanuel Berkott. The film revealed an incandescent young actor: Rod Paradot. Nine years ago he won Caesar for his best hope.
The acute story
The young actress performs Malonia, a great difficulty for the baby. The young mother, unstable and dependent, could not offer her a safe emotional and educational framework, she is placed under the protection of justice. Children’s Judge, Floren Blake, who portrayed Catherine Denevvi, gives her to various specialized institutions, tougher.
Chaotic school careers are celebrated, subject to uncontrolled access to violence and multiplying criminal actions, and Malonia seems to be sunk in the destructive spiral. However, the judge refuses. He is convinced that he can replace it again, he continues to accompany him, despite his failure and the ambivalent attitude of the adolescent, both aggressive and enormous attitude towards the mother and young brother.
At the age of 16, the turning point begins: Malonia will take care of Ian (Benoit Magel), such a demanding court teacher who will try to walk. In support of these adults, who believe in her, the teenager alternative is advanced and passes. But because of events, he eventually sees the possibility of a better future.
A young actor on fire
In the center, Malonia’s character was complicated for Emmanuel Berkott and his co-series Marcia Romano. On the other hand, working with Rod Paradot was much easier. The difficulty of the newcomer was the transition to this “Slaps Head”.
The viewer must follow a journey where he ends with his loving, both his cracks and his suffering. In turn, the film reflects a feeling that is born between self -confidence and frustration, which is a very delicate dose according to the director. The bet is successful because its drama, with surprising realism, is about the viewer in the heart.
He has been appointed 6 times in the 2016 Caesar, the head will leave 2 sculptures high: Best Hope for Rod Paradot and Best Actor Benoît Magimel’s auxiliary role. The latter performs in an infinite sweetness, favorable and passionate teacher costume.
Head High is available on HBO Max and Paramount+.
Source: Allocine
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