20176.6 / 101h 55mDrama

Reinventing Marvin

Telling the true story of Marvin Bijou, a young boy from a working-class family in a small village, who suffers constant bullying at school and home for being ‘different’ – too sensitive and too feminine. A chance encounter with a drama teacher opens the doors to a world that offers him the chance to escape his situation.

Quick Stats

6.6

TMDB Rating

117

Votes

1h 55m

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Key Crew

DirectorAnne Fontaine

WriterPierre Trividic

CinematographyMathieu Caudroy

ComposerRym Debbarh-Mounir

EditorMargot Testemale

Production DesignEmmanuel de Chauvigny

Produced by

P.A.S. ProductionsCiné+Ciné-@F Comme FilmFrance 2 CinémaMars Films

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Celeste Marlowe

@celeste_writes

8/10

A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.

Written Nov 12, 2024 · read original

Jonas Halberg

@jhalberg

9/10

I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.

Written Nov 8, 2024 · read original

Priya Anand

@priya_a

6/10

A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.

Written Oct 30, 2024 · read original