The Wonderers (2025)
Original title: Qui brille au combat
The Wonderers is a 2025 French-language drama movie directed by Joséphine Japy, with a running time of 1h 40m. It stars Mélanie Laurent, Pierre-Yves Cardinal and Sarah Pachoud.
Set against the backdrop of a summer on the French riviera, the Roussier family and its fragile equilibrium is shaped by the uncertain diagnosis of 13-year-old Bertille, who suffers from a severe disability. Her parents and older sister Marion live in constant fear of losing her. Disconnected from typical teenage dreams, Marion seeks escape in a relationship with an older boy. When a new diagnosis emerges, the family’s future is redefined, opening up unexpected possibilities. Bertille will live, and so will her family.
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What is The Wonderers about?
Set against the backdrop of a summer on the French riviera, the Roussier family and its fragile equilibrium is shaped by the uncertain diagnosis of 13-year-old Bertille, who suffers from a severe disability. Her parents and older sister Marion live in constant fear of losing her. Disconnected from typical teenage dreams, Marion seeks escape in a relationship with an older boy. When a new diagnosis emerges, the family’s future is redefined, opening up unexpected possibilities. Bertille will live, and so will her family.
When was The Wonderers released?
The Wonderers was released on 31 December 2025.
How long is The Wonderers?
The Wonderers runs 1h 40m.
Who made The Wonderers?
The Wonderers was directed by Joséphine Japy.
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Cast
- Mélanie Laurent as Madeleine Roussier
- Pierre-Yves Cardinal as Gilles Roussier
- Sarah Pachoud as Bertille Roussier
- Angelina Woreth as Marion Roussier
- Félix Kysyl as Thomas
- Stéphane Varupenne as François
- Anne Loiret as Professeure Morgane Janson
- Thomas Gioria as Antoine
- Maxence Tual as Wilmarc
- Juliette Gasquet as Fanny
- Najim Zeghoudi as Malik
- Birane Ba as Interne hôpital