Un profil pour deux (2017) Directed by Stéphane Robelin
Comedy / Romance
Film Synopsis
Since his wife's death, Pierre has become a total recluse. Retired,
he hasn't set foot outside his home for two years, and sees no reason why
he should do so. Naturally, his daughter is concerned over his state
of mind and employs a young man named Alex to gain his confidence and introduce
him to the joys of the internet. Pierre proves to be a more than enthusiastic
silver surfer and in no time he is checking out on-line dating sites.
On one such site he is instantly seduced by the profile of a ravishing young
woman named Flora and hastily gets in touch with her, keeping from her his
age and appearance. In fact, he sends Alex's photograph in place of
his own, a decision he quickly regrets. When Flora gets back to him,
Pierre hasn't the heart to tell her the truth, so he persuades Alex to go
and meet her in his place. Reluctantly, the young man agrees and, by
passing himself off as Pierre, he succeeds in hooking the irresistible Flora.
This bizarre escapade suddenly reawakens Pierre's zest for life...
Cast:Pierre Richard (Pierre),
Yaniss Lespert (Alex),
Fanny Valette (Fanny),
Stéphanie Crayencour (Juliette),
Stéphane Bissot (Sylvie),
Macha Méril (Marie),
Gustave Kervern (Bernard),
Pierre Kiwitt (David),
Anna Bederke (Madeleine),
Philippe Chaine (Frédéric Selinger, le producteur),
Arthur Defays (Simon),
Laurence Weitzig (Dauphine),
Tan Win (Inhabitant of Belleville)
Country: France / Germany / Belgium
Language: French
Support: Color
Runtime: 101 min
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