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Softie

Softie

Drama · 2022

Ten-year-old Johnny stands out from his family and his tough neighborhood in Eastern France. He's sensitive, intelligent and interested in all kinds of things way beyond his years. With curiosity, he observes the ups and downs of his young single mother's turbulent love life. Things change when a new teacher, fresh from the big city, takes over Johnny's class. Mr. Adamski believes in Johnny and wants to open a new world to him. The sophisticated young teacher also intrigues the boy.

Movie details

Softie

2022 Drama 1h 33m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

7.0 / 10

Community rating

Ten-year-old Johnny stands out from his family and his tough neighborhood in Eastern France. He's sensitive, intelligent and interested in all kinds of things way beyond his years. With curiosity, he observes the ups and downs of his young single mother's turbulent love life. Things change when a new teacher, fresh from the big city, takes over Johnny's class. Mr. Adamski believes in Johnny and wants to open a new world to him. The sophisticated young teacher also intrigues the boy.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Samuel Theis

Written by

Samuel Theis

Aliocha Reinert

Aliocha Reinert

Johnny Jung

Antoine Reinartz

Antoine Reinartz

Jean Adamski

Izïa Higelin

Izïa Higelin

Nora

M

Mélissa Olexa

Sonia

A

Abdel Benchendikh

Yliès

J

Jade Schwartz

Mélissa

R

Romande Esch

Dylan's girlfriend

Court is in session

Put Softie on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.