Directed and written by Julie Manoukian, this film stars Clovis Cornillac, Noémie Schmidt, and Carole Franck. Released in theaters in France on January 1, 2020, the feature film will be available on Netflix on December 10, 2025. This comedy-drama follows the daily life of a veterinary practice in a rural area.
Nico, the last veterinarian in the area, tries to maintain his clinic and his family life despite an increasing workload. When Michel, his partner, announces his retirement, a new recruit is proposed. Recently graduated, Alex initially refuses to return to this village, despite the expectations of those around her. Their forced collaboration becomes a challenge to preserve the local business.
The story focuses on the relationship between Nico and Alex as they face the realities of the region: animal emergencies, social ties, and medical responsibilities. The young veterinarian gradually rediscovers her childhood environment through her work in the field.
The project was born from a proposal by producer Yves Marmion, who approached Julie Manoukian to tell the story of the daily lives of rural veterinarians. The director researched the sector with professionals in order to convey the diversity of their work, the intensity of their jobs, and the importance of their connection to the land. Several scenes were shot in real-life conditions, including a calving, supervised by a technical consultant. The cast includes Clovis Cornillac, no stranger to popular roles, Noémie Schmidt, who made her name in L'Étudiante and Monsieur Henri, and Carole Franck, who is active in French cinema and television.
The film takes a humanistic tone, focusing on the act of caring, community ties, and the challenges of rural life. The pace is set by the alternation between veterinary interventions, the dynamic between the two main characters, and their personal development. The film is aimed at fans of stories rooted in reality and dramatic comedies driven by professional situations.
Les Vétos
Film | 2020
On Netflix December 10, 2025
Comedy drama | Running time: 1 hour 32 minutes
By Julie Manoukian | Starring Clovis Cornillac, Noémie Schmidt, Carole Franck
Nationality: France
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