The Speech, a comedy directed by Laurent Tirard, lands on Netflix on October 7, 2026. Adapted from Fabrice Caro’s novel, better known by the pen name Fabcaro, the film brings together Benjamin Lavernhe, Sara Giraudeau, Julia Piaton, Kyan Khojandi, François Morel, and Guilaine Londez.
Adrien turns up at a family dinner while desperately waiting for a reply from Sonia, his partner who has asked for a break in their relationship. His future brother-in-law reveals that he’s counting on him to deliver a speech at his wedding to Sophie, Adrien’s sister.
The narrative dives into the character's thoughts, torn between waiting for a message, lingering memories, and the different versions of the speech he could deliver. His inner monologues regularly interrupt the meal, exposing everything he dares not say in front of his family.
Laurent Tirard, director of Little Nicholas and of Return of the Hero, brings to the screen the inner monologue imagined by Fabcaro. Benjamin Lavernhe carries this device by addressing the audience directly, while the dinner continues around him.
The Speech will be available on Netflix starting October 7, 2026.
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