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Softie

Original title: Petite nature
  • 2021
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
1.1K
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Softie (2021)
Follows ten year-old Johnny who stands out in different aspects way beyond his age. Things change when his new teacher sees his potential, believes in him and wants to open a new world to him.
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Follows ten year-old Johnny who stands out in different aspects way beyond his age. Things change when his new teacher sees his potential, believes in him and wants to open a new world to hi... Read allFollows ten year-old Johnny who stands out in different aspects way beyond his age. Things change when his new teacher sees his potential, believes in him and wants to open a new world to him.Follows ten year-old Johnny who stands out in different aspects way beyond his age. Things change when his new teacher sees his potential, believes in him and wants to open a new world to him.

  • Director
    • Samuel Theis
  • Writers
    • Samuel Theis
    • Gaëlle Macé
  • Stars
    • Aliocha Reinert
    • Mélissa Olexa
    • Antoine Reinartz
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    1.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Samuel Theis
    • Writers
      • Samuel Theis
      • Gaëlle Macé
    • Stars
      • Aliocha Reinert
      • Mélissa Olexa
      • Antoine Reinartz
    • 2User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 5 nominations

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    Aliocha Reinert
    • Johnny Jung
    Mélissa Olexa
    • Sonia
    • (as Melissa Olexa)
    Antoine Reinartz
    Antoine Reinartz
    • Jean Adamski
    Izïa Higelin
    Izïa Higelin
    • Nora
    Jade Schwartz
    • Mélissa
    Ilario Gallo
    • Dylan
    Abdel Benchendikh
    • Yliès
    Romane Esch
    • Copine de Dylan
    Jonathan Zito
    • Rodrigue
    Thierry Luddecke
    • Déménageur 1
    Stéphane Caron
    • Déménageur 2
    Séverine Larbi-Boucherif
    • Séverine
    Zaina Benhabouche
    • Zahia
    Angélique Litzenburger
    Angélique Litzenburger
    • Angélique
    Meriem Thome
    • Grace
    Yassine Khedim
    • Amant du parking
    Yaniss Repiquet
    • Houcine
    • (as Yaniss Khedim)
    Mérésia Litzenberger
    • Mérésia
    • (as Meresia Litzenburger)
    • Director
      • Samuel Theis
    • Writers
      • Samuel Theis
      • Gaëlle Macé
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    • Connections
      References The Magic Flute (1975)
    • Soundtracks
      Child in Time
      Performed by Deep Purple

      Lyrics and music by Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Jon Lord, Ian Paice

    User reviews2

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    10/10
    Outstanding debut performance
    There is something about 'coming of age' movies, that if done well, have the ability to reach out and touch you, whether you have directly experienced the incidents depicted in the films or not. And Petite Nature (Softie) is done very well.

    Director, Samuel Theis has discovered in Aliocha Reinart, a precocious talent who has the potential to become an international star if the adults around him shepherd him in the right direction.

    At around the 1:15:00 mark, Reinart delivers and furious, cathartic outburst towards his mother and other family members that was so powerful I had to rewind the film and watch it again.

    It does not surprise me in the least that Reinart was nominated 'Most Promising Actor' at both the 2023 French, César Awards, and Lumiere Awards for his role in Petite Nature, and deservedly so.

    Given this wonderful debut performance, Aliocha Reinert is definitely a name - and a face, to watch.

    Oh, and of course, I highly recommend readers seek this film out, and watch it for themselves. There is nothing 'petite' or 'soft' about this powerful film.
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    • AussieJim
    • Mar 8, 2023

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    • Release date
      • February 1, 2023 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • France
    • Official site
      • Unifrance film official page
    • Language
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Sensible
    • Production companies
      • Avenue B Productions
      • France 3 Cinéma
      • Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC)
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $489,094
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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