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A Man, a Real One
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A Man, a Real One

2003-05-28 · 120 min · ★ 7.6

Drama · Comedy · Romance · Music

A shy computer expert falls in love with a beautiful colleague while trying to become a film director. Five years later, they have two children, she has become a successful executive, his career has gone nowhere, and their relationship is coming to an end.

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Directors
Arnaud Larrieu, Jean-Marie Larrieu
Production companies
Haut et Court
Countries
France, Spain
Status
Released

Top Cast

Mathieu AmalricMathieu AmalricBoris
Hélène FillièresHélène FillièresMarilyne
Pierre PelletToni
Philippe SunerJean-Claude
Daniel CohenDaniel CohenMr. Suner
Silvie LagunaSilvie LagunaMrs. Suner
Jocelyne DesverchèreJocelyne DesverchèreJosépha
Cécile ReigherCécile ReigherBéatrice
Éva IonescoÉva IonescoProducer's Assistant
Aitana Sánchez-GijónAitana Sánchez-GijónDolores
Antonio CantosAntonio CantosSpanish colleague / Asunción
Christophe PaouChristophe PaouComedian
Michel PiccoliMichel PiccoliMichel Piccoli
Agathe BonitzerAgathe BonitzerLuna in the Pyrenees
Arnaud LarrieuArnaud LarrieuSecond of the Ramos brothers
Jean-Marie LarrieuJean-Marie LarrieuFirst of the Ramos brothers
Ketura KestinSophie

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