Directed and written by Clément Michel, this feature film brings together Franck Dubosc, Emmanuelle Devos, Danièle Lebrun, Danielle Fichaud, Axel Auriant, and Amel Charif in a comedy broadcast on TF1 on December 7 at 9:10 p.m., following its theatrical release in France in 2023.
As Christmas Eve approaches, Vincent Barand prepares to welcome his loved ones for a family gathering that he considers essential. When his children suddenly announce that they will not be attending, his plans fall apart and he searches for a solution to avoid an evening alone, which confuses and surprises him.
Hoping to recreate a warm atmosphere, he goes to a retirement home and invites a lonely resident. Monique arrives with her best friend Jeanne, and the two women quickly take charge of the house, creating unexpected chaos that turns this December 24 into a hectic evening.
The project marks a new collaboration between Clément Michel and actors he has previously directed in the theater. According to the production press release, filming took place in the Paris region. Franck Dubosc is known for his roles in Tout le monde debout and Camping. Emmanuelle Devos has distinguished herself in Sur mes lèvres and Violette. Danièle Lebrun, a regular on stage and screen, has appeared in numerous French dramas.
The plot adopts a family tone and a pace centered on interactions within a turbulent household. It addresses intergenerational dynamics, the unexpected events associated with the holidays, and how relationships evolve under pressure. The film is aimed at audiences who enjoy closed-door comedies and ensemble stories.
Noël Joyeux
Film | 2023
On television on TF1 on December 7, 2025
Comedy | Running time: 1 hour 26 minutes
By Clément Michel | Starring Franck Dubosc, Emmanuelle Devos, Danièle Lebrun
Original title: Noël Joyeux
Nationality: France
This broadcast offers a comedy centered on a chaotic Christmas Eve that brings together characters confronted with the vagaries of the holiday.
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