Speak Out ( or ) is a French comedy-drama film, directed by Jennifer Devoldère and released in 2024.Corinne Renou-Nativel, "« Le Panache » : Cyrano et l’affirmation de sa différence". La Croix, 19 November 2024.
Adapted from Nicolas Devort's stage play Being Cyrano,"Le Panache". AlloCiné. the film stars Joachim Arseguel as Colin, a teenager with a stuttering problem who is feeling isolated and alone after starting at a new school following his parents' divorce, but who discovers a new path forward when his teacher M. Devarseau (José Garcia) casts him in the lead role in a school production of Cyrano de Bergerac, challenging Colin to break out of his shell and find new confidence in himself.Olivia Lévy, "Une belle leçon de tolérance". La Presse, 28 March 2025.
The cast also includes Aure Atika as Colin's mother Giulia, Tom Meusnier as his gay classmate Maxence and Eva-Rose Pacaud as Adelaide, a classmate who becomes a love interest for Colin,Thomas Thivierge, "Dans la peau de Cyrano: assumer ses complexes". Le Soleil, 28 March 2025. as well as Marie-Léa Diab, Neige de Maistre, Louis Brogniart, Claire Dumas, Vittoria Scognamiglio, Laetitia Spigarelli, Cédric Vieira, Maxime De Toledo and Daisy Miotello in supporting roles.
Production Due to the film's themes, Devoldère felt it was important to cast a real-life stutterer as Colin, and found Arseguel after he was referred to her by his speech therapist.
The film was shot in summer 2023, principally in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, including locations in Puy-de-Dôme, Riom and Clermont-Ferrand."Sortie officielle du film « Le Panache » tourné à Riom et Clermont". 7 Jours à Clermont, 11 November 2024.
Distribution The film premiered on June 1, 2024, at the Festival du film de demain de Vierzon,"Découvrez les scénarios des films projetés lors du Festival du film de demain 2024 à Vierzon". Le Berry Républicain, 30 May 2024. before going into commercial release in French theatres in November 2024.Xavier Leherpeur, "« Le Panache » : une comédie entre « le Cercle des poètes disparus » et « Billy Elliot » qui surprend agréablement". Le Nouvel Obs, 19 November 2024.
It was screened theatrically in the Canadian province of Quebec in spring 2025, under the Dans la peau de Cyrano title.
Awards Award Year Category Recipient Result Festival du film de demain de Vierzon 2024 Public Prize Speak Out Ludovic Mesnard, "Ce qu'il faut retenir du Festival du film de Demain de Vierzon 2024". L'Écho du Berry, 6 June 2024. Festival Jean-Carmet Best Supporting Actor Tom Meusnier Montreal International Children's Film Festival 2025 Children's Jury Prize Speak Out "« Dans la peau de Cyrano », de Jennifer Devoldère, remporte cinq prix". Qui Fait Quoi, March 13, 2025. Festival de cinéma en famille de Québec Best Film Best Screenplay Best Film, Youth Jury Prize Best Direction, Youth Jury Prize
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