Directed by Florian Hessique, La Tournée is a French comedy with a light, satirical tone. Featuring a familiar cast, it stars Patrick Chesnais, Richard Berry, Thierry Lhermitte, and Florian Hessique himself. The film recounts the misadventures of an aging actor, who unwillingly embarks on a promotional tour of the provinces, through a road-movie punctuated by funny situations and unexpected encounters. The story promises an amusing and ironic look at the world of cinema, its lost illusions and its petty arrangements.
La Tournée will be shown on the big screen from June 18, 2025.
Synopsis: Burdened with debt after a long period in the wilderness, actor Marius de Villeduc is forced to accept the lead role in the new film by Richard Favard, a promising actor-director about whom he knows nothing. There's only one way to earn his full fee: take part in the previews! Alongside Richard, Colette and Lulu, Marius embarks on a chaotic and colorful road-movie across France.
La Tournée could appeal to fans of satiricalcomedies, those curious about the underbelly of cinema and those who appreciate portraits of artists in decline, in the manner of films like Les Hirondelles de Kaboul or Jean-Philippe. The film seems to play with the codes of the comedy of manners, while introducing an itinerant setting reminiscent of certain road movies such as Saint Amour with Depardieu and Poelvoorde.
The announced tone suggests a humor both tender and ironic, fueled by the confrontation of generations of actors and the mise en abîme of the profession. The presence of Michel Drucker and Philippe Chevallier also suggests a number of tasty cameos, playing on well-known figures from the French audiovisual landscape.
With La Tournée, Florian Hessique offers a French comedy featuring a popular cast and a theme that amuses as much as it intrigues: the trials and tribulations of fading fame, touring small theaters and the vagaries of artistic promotion. The film could appeal to a wide audience in search of light-hearted humor, piquant dialogue and colorful characters.
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