Director and screenwriter Clément Michel teams up with Claude in a heartfelt family comedy starring André Dussollier, Valérie Donzelli, and Kyan Khojandi. Produced by Atelier de Production and distributed by UGC, this charming French comedy follows a septuagenarian forced to reconnect with his children after an unexpected separation. The film is set to hit French theaters on December 2, 2026.
Claude, 76 years old, leads a life that is as spontaneous as it is unpredictable. When his fourth wife kicks him out, he suddenly finds himself homeless. With nowhere else to turn, he winds up staying with each of his children in turn — despite having maintained distant relationships with them for years.
This situation leads to a reunion as unexpected as it is tense. Family gatherings stir up old memories, lingering resentments, and misunderstandings, as everyone struggles to navigate the unpredictable presence of their father. Over time, this forced proximity might eventually pave the way for repairing long-broken family bonds.
The official trailer will be published by the distributor as soon as it's available.
The film is written and directed by Clément Michel, renowned for his popular comedies and works that blend humor with everyday observation. In Claude, he explores the theme of late-in-life family relationships and the evolving dynamics that emerge when multiple generations are forced to live under the same roof.
The cast features André Dussollier in the lead role, alongside Valérie Donzelli and Kyan Khojandi. The project is produced by Mathieu and Thomas Verhaeghe for Atelier de Production, in association with UGC and France 3 Cinéma. It also receives support from the Grand Est Region, the Strasbourg Eurometropolis, and the City of Strasbourg.
Later broadcast on Canal+, Ciné+ OCS, and the France Télévisions channels, the film continues the tradition of French comedies focused on family dynamics. The story revolves around a main character whose seemingly irresponsible behavior uncovers underlying tensions and unspoken truths between parents and children.
Claude
Film | 2026
Release in cinemas: December 2, 2026
Coming soon to Canal+, Ciné+OCS, and France Télévisions
Comedy | Duration: —
Directed by Clément Michel | Starring André Dussollier, Valérie Donzelli, Kyan Khojandi
Original title: Claude
Country: France
Following the journey of a septuagenarian reconnecting with his children, Claude humorously and thoughtfully examines the upheavals within family life. Blending generational clashes with surprising moments of bonding, the comedy features a talented trio of actors from French cinema and television.
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