Des anges

Both aged twelve, Jeremy and his pal Abed live in a desolate neighborhood outside Paris. As they are bored they decide to go to Paris but as this is August, the empty streets of the capital are as boring as their usual environment. To kill time they do nasty things, such as annoying a man in a telephone booth or lashing out at a friend. After a while, they meet a girl, older than them ...

Directed by Julien Leloup, Des anges leans on a strong ensemble — Anthony Azoulay, Vincent Vidal, Clara Guerlin — 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 2001.