''One for the Road'' () is a 2009

French film The cinema of France comprises the film industry and its film productions, whether made within the nation of France or by French film production companies abroad. It is the oldest and largest precursor of national cinemas in Europe, with prima ...

directed by

Philippe Godeau Philippe Godeau (, born 14 May 1961) is a French film producer, director and screenwriter. Career Godeau worked in distribution at the Gaumont Film Company before founding the production and distribution film company Pan-Européenne. Godeau ...

and starring

François Cluzet François Cluzet (; born 21 September 1955) is a French film and theatre actor. Cluzet has collaborated with many important European and American directors, including Claude Chabrol, Bertrand Tavernier, Claire Denis, Agnieszka Holland, Robert ...

. Based on reporter Hervé Chabalier's autobiography about his battle with

alcoholism Alcoholism is the continued drinking of alcohol despite it causing problems. Some definitions require evidence of dependence and withdrawal. Problematic use of alcohol has been mentioned in the earliest historical records. The World He ...

, the story takes place in a

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retreat where Herve (Cluzet) confronts his dangerous addiction. The film received five nominations at the

César Awards 2010 Cesar or César may refer to: Arts and entertainment * ''César'' (film), a 1936 French romantic drama * ''César'' (play), a play by Marcel Pagnolt Places * Cesar, Portugal * Cesar Department, Colombia * Cesar River, in Colombia * Cesar R ...

with Mélanie Thierry winning Most Promising Actress.

Cast

as Hervé Chabalier *

Mélanie Thierry Mélanie Thierry (born 17 July 1981) is a French actress. Early life and career Mélanie Thierry began her career as a model in France, then moved into acting. She began with a series of roles in French productions, and at the age of 17 appeared ...

as Magali * Michel Vuillermoz as Pierre * Anne Consigny as Agnès *

Marilyne Canto Marilyne Canto (born 18 November 1963) is a French actress and film director. She won the 2007 César Award for Best Short Film for '' Fais de beaux rêves''. Selected filmography References External links * 1963 births Living peop ...

as Carol *

Bernard Campan Bernard Campan (born 4 April 1958) is a French actor, film director and writer. He is a member of Les Inconnus trio of humorists. He won a César Award for Best Debut for ''Les Trois Frères'', and was nominated for best actor for his role in '' ...

as Marc *

Riton Liebman Henri Liebman (born 29 January 1964), known as Riton Liebman, is a Belgian comedian, actor, and director. Career Liebman made his first impression with audiences at age 13, when French director Bertrand Blier discovered him and cast him as Chris ...

as Martin

References

External links

Official website
* 2009 drama films 2009 films César Award winners Films about alcoholism French drama films 2000s French-language films Pan-Européenne films StudioCanal films 2009 directorial debut films 2000s French films {{2000s-France-film-stub