
Louise and Manu have very different ways of dealing with grief. While Manu chooses to move forwards, Louise is disoriented, literally: she can only move forward backward. One day, she meets Camille who reassures her about her condition and reveals to her the existence of a discreet community, « those who live better from behind ». With them, Louise learns to move forward by going backward.
Directed by Mélanie Doutey, Avanti leans on a strong ensemble — Lucie Digout, Jeremy Lewin, Emma Liégeois — 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 2019.
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