A Man, a Real One

A shy computer expert falls in love with a beautiful colleague while trying to become a film director. Five years later, they have two children, she has become a successful executive, his career has gone nowhere, and their relationship is coming to an end.

Directed by Arnaud Larrieu, Jean-Marie Larrieu, A Man, a Real One leans on a strong ensemble — Mathieu Amalric, Hélène Fillières, Pierre Pellet — 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 2003.