Abu, 14, is his father's pride. Unlike his three brothers, he is the "top of his class". Well, that's what he would have you believe. In truth, Abu is, above all, the king of lies and fake school grades. When the first meeting of parents and teachers arrives, he is going to stage the biggest lie of his life: he is looking for false teachers among his acquaintances in the neighborhood to meet his real father, while his real teachers will meet a false father.
Writing
Absurd premise grounded in genuine father-son tension.
Acting
Mutamba Kalonji's frantic charm carries the whole con.
Director
Stéphane Ben Lahcene
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The film taps into France's complex suburban 'banlieue' cinema tradition — using comedy to explore immigrant family pressures without the usual gritty drama treatment.
Director Stéphane Ben Lahcene expanded this from a short film, keeping the same neighborhood energy and largely non-professional supporting cast.
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