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Birth of a Leader

2016Movie15 min

Drama
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9

A slow-burning, layered drama movie about growing up and history.

Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

Vincent, a 20-year-old successful actor, is being offered the leading role in the film of the year: a biopic on Charles de Gaulle in his youth. At the same time, his parents move to Orléans, thus pushing him to live alone. The film follows his first steps towards independence.

Feels like

  • Coming-of-Age Drama
  • Biographical Fiction
  • French Cinema
  • Actor's Journey
  • Introspective
  • Character Study
  • Historical Setting
  • Social Commentary

Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Antoine de Bary
Written by
Antoine de Bary
Produced by
Elias Belkeddar, Mourad Belkeddar, Charles-Marie Anthonioz
Music by
Laurent D'Herbécourt, Mathieu Rathelot

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Facts

May 17, 2016 · 15 min · Drama

Released
May 17, 2016
Runtime
15 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Also spoken
Danish, English, German
Made in
France
Available in
14 countries

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Questions about Birth of a Leader

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Where can I stream Birth of a Leader?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Birth of a Leader from Apple TV Store.

Is Birth of a Leader worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 5.9).

Is Birth of a Leader plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Birth of a Leader in English?

FrenchDanishEnglishGerman

No, it was made in French, with some Danish, English, and German.