''Mes héros'' () is a 2012 French

comedy-drama film Comedy drama (also known by the portmanteau dramedy) is a hybrid genre of works that combine elements of comedy and drama. In film, as well as scripted television series, serious dramatic subjects (such as death, illness, betrayal, grief, etc. ...

, directed by Éric Besnard. In the film, a businessman with ongoing occupational and marital troubles travels to

Bordeaux Bordeaux ( ; ; Gascon language, Gascon ; ) is a city on the river Garonne in the Gironde Departments of France, department, southwestern France. A port city, it is the capital of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, as well as the Prefectures in F ...

to get his mother out of jail. Deciding to stay with his parents for a few days, he notices their loving relationship. He starts viewing his parents as

role model A role model is a person whose behaviour, example, or success serves as a model to be emulated by others, especially by younger people. The term ''role model'' is credited to sociologist Robert K. Merton, who hypothesized that individuals compa ...

s on how to deal to overcome his own problems.

Plot

Maxime is the overwhelmed boss of an ambulance company. Deceived by his wife, he refuses to forgive her, then learns that his mother Olga, a woman of strong character who refuses submission and to accept the world as it is, is in custody after defending another woman in a brawl. Maxime travels to

to get her out of jail. Olga tells Maxime that his father Jacques' medical reports are not looking good. On the way back home, Olga diverts the route to rescue the black boy Tiemoko, son of an African deportee without papers, to hide in their home away from authorities. Maxime takes the opportunity to spend a few days with his parents, away from his occupational and marital troubles. Despite the quarrels of his parents, he sees his mother's concern for his father. The father is jovial and enjoys good wine and cigarettes banned by his wife. Maxime wishes for the same mutual affection for his own marriage. The son rediscovers the feelings of love and generosity between his parents, his "heroes" who provide a

with which to overcome his own problems. The small Tiemoko just cements this family relations.

Cast

Josiane Balasko Josiane Balasko (born Josiane Balašković; 15 April 1950) is a French actress, writer, and director. She has been nominated seven times for César Awards, and won twice. Career One of Balasko's most recognized roles among English speakers is ...

as Olga * Gérard Jugnot as Jacques *

Clovis Cornillac Clovis Cornillac (born 16 August 1968) is a French actor, film director, and screenwriter. Life and career Clovis Cornillac was born to actors Myriam Boyer and Roger Cornillac. He started studying theatre at the age of 14. He made his debut ...

as Maxime *

Pierre Richard Pierre Richard (born Pierre-Richard Maurice Charles Léopold Defays; 16 August 1934) is a France, French actor, film director and screenwriter, best known for the roles of a clumsy daydreamer in comedy films. Richard is considered by some, such a ...

as Jean * Ibrahim Burama Darboe as Tiemoko * Anne Charrier as Stéphanie * Michelle Goddet as Nicole * Magaly Berdy as Sally * Michel Masiero as Roger * Constance Dollé as Isabelle * Sarah Suco as The waitress

Production

This movie is the reunion between the two members of Le Splendid,

and Gérard Jugnot.

References

External links

* 2012 films 2012 comedy-drama films French comedy-drama films 2010s French-language films Films directed by Éric Besnard 2010s French films Films scored by Christophe Julien Films produced by Richard Grandpierre Films set in Bordeaux Films about businesspeople Films about marriage Films about parent–child relationships French-language comedy-drama films {{2010s-France-drama-film-stub