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Release Year2023
Runtime0h 20m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
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DirectorAmaury Foucart
WritersAmaury Foucart
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast9 credited
Also Known AsDéfendu
About Défendu
The life of Raphaël, a young footballer, is based on a lie: apart from himself, nobody knows that he is homosexual. Those closest to him have no idea. Not even his girlfriend, let alone the team he plays with every day. Unable to express his feelings, Raphaël juggles the work his sport demands with his efforts to keep his secret.
Directed by Amaury Foucart, Défendu leans on a strong ensemble — Emre Uludag, Maxime Licoine, Selena Langstaff — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2023.
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