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Normal

April 5, 2023 1h 27m 6.2/10 (33 votes)

Released 3 years ago in 2023. Normal is a drama/comedy film. directed by Olivier Babinet. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Justine Lacroix, Benoît Poelvoorde, and Steve Tientcheu

Synopsis

14-year-old Lucie is a resourceful teenager who takes care of her loving yet unreliable father, William, who has multiple sclerosis. Whilst William hangs out in his wardrobe and devises pranks and jokes to make his daughter smile, Lucie tries her best at school while juggling a job in a sandwich shop and all the chores at home. Her vividly imaginative mind and the novel she is writing are her only distractions. But when a social worker is appointed to visit them, Lucie and William elaborate a complex plan to make social services believe they live a perfectly normal life.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 5, 2023 2 years ago
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Runtime 1h 27m 87 minutes total
User Rating 6.2/10 Good (33 votes)
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Budget $4M Production budget
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Language French Original language
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Country Belgium + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR
Budget
$4,000,000

Production Companies

  • Haut et Court
  • Tarantula
  • France 2 Cinéma
  • RTBF
  • VOO
  • BeTV
  • Proximus
  • Canal+
  • Ciné+
  • France Télévisions
  • Wallimage
  • CNC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Normal about?

14-year-old Lucie is a resourceful teenager who takes care of her loving yet unreliable father, William, who has multiple sclerosis. Whilst William hangs out in his wardrobe and devises pranks and ...

Who directed Normal?

Normal was directed by Olivier Babinet.

How long is Normal?

Normal has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).

When was Normal released?

Normal was released on April 5, 2023 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Normal?

The main cast of Normal includes Justine Lacroix, Benoît Poelvoorde, Steve Tientcheu, Pablo Pauly, Sofian Khammes.