Hippocrates
Sunday, June 12, at 8.30 PM ET on TV5MONDE.
It's Benjamin's first day of residency. Reality turns out to be tougher than theory, and his fellow resident, Abdel, is much more experienced. One night, Benjamin makes a mistake and is confronted by his fears and limitations, which spurs him to call into question his very commitment.
"Filmmakers with significant life experience outside the creative arts are becoming ever rarer creatures, but France's Thomas Lilti exploits his original career to the fullest in his fitfully engaging comedy-drama Hippocrates"- Variety
"A darkly comic, socially potent portrait of a Paris hospital as seen through the eyes of a young intern making his very first rounds." - Hollywood Reporter
Directed by: Thomas Lilti (France, 2014)
Cast: Vincent Lacoste (Benjamin), Reda Kateb (Abdel), Félix Moati (Stéphane), Jacques Gamblin (Barois), Marianne Denicourt (Denormandy)
Genre: Dramedy
Award: 2015 César for Best Supporting Actor given to Reda Kateb and closing film of International Critics' Week (Cannes, 2014)
Running time : 102'