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Cast
Sophie Marceau
as Narration
Charles Fresse
as Hugo (14 ans)
Thomas Coumans
as Hugo (22 ans)
Arly Jover
as Elisa, La mère d'Hugo
Thierry Godard
as Le psychiatre
Jennifer Decker
as Cast
Cécile Rittweger
as La mère du square
Valentine Alaqui
as Capucine
Guillaume Briat
as Le bibliothécaire
Christian Cloarec
as Professeur Bouvier
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2012
Runtime1h 35m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary, TV Movie
Votes8
DirectorSophie Révil
WritersSophie Révil
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Hugo's Brain
About The Hugo's Brain
The Hugo's Brain is a French documentary-drama about autism. The documentary crosses authentic autistic stories with a fiction story about the life of an autistic (Hugo), from childhood to adulthood, portraying his difficulties and his handicap.
Directed by Sophie Révil, The Hugo's Brain leans on a strong ensemble — Sophie Marceau, Charles Fresse, Thomas Coumans — 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 documentary titles of 2012.
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