Film
Lucky Star
2025· 1h 45m· Comedy· Drama
“Running from the Nazis? There’s only one thing more important than a good plan: A lucky star...”
In 1940, in France, Jean Chevalin lives with his family in great poverty after deserting the army. Convinced that some people manage better than others, he decides to pretend to be Jewish in order to receive help from smugglers and reach the free zone. This ruse will lead his family on a journey that will gradually dismantle his prejudices.
2025-11-12
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Key Crew
DirectorPascal Elbé
ScreenplayPascal Elbé
ProducerPascal Elbé
Director of PhotographyGilles Henry
Full cast & crew (19 cast · 32 crew)
Details
Released2025-11-12
Runtime1h 45m
StatusReleased
StudiosQuad Productions · Père & Films · France 3 Cinéma
LanguagesFrench
CountriesFrance
Rating5.7/10 · 25 votes
Original languagefr
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