Robust

2021

1h 35m

Comedy

Drama

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George is an aging film star in decay. Aïssa, a semi-pro wrestler who earns a living as a security officer, has a hard time handling her love life. When Georges right-arm man and only friend takes a leave of absence for several weeks, Aïssa is immediately appointed as his replacement. Between this pragmatic young lady bodyguard and our disenchanted renowned actor, a singular bond begins to take root. Despite their individual differences, life has shaped them in ways more similar than they thought.

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Catherine W

Unexpectedly enjoyable. It didn't follow the trajectory I thought it would. I tend to avoid Gerard Depardieu but there was a brutal honesty in this, and a gentleness between the characters that was very moving.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/08/24

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Constance Meyer

Director

Gérard Depardieu

Georges

Déborah Lukumuena

Aïssa

Steve Tientcheu

Lalou

Lucas Mortier

Actor

Megan Northam

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Edward Porter

Times (UK)

Although Constance Meyer’s film is a bit anticlimactic in its low-key approach, it’s still rewarding.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 8, 2022

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

This is a deft and refreshingly understated piece of film-making from Meyer.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 24, 2022

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

Maybe not a real stretch for Depardieu, but good work all around, especially from Lukumuena.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 19, 2022

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Amber Wilkinson

Radio Times

Unfussy and heartfelt.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 4, 2022

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Maria Lattila

WhyNow (UK)

Despite Depardieu’s problematic presence, there’s much to admire in Robust. Lukumuena feels like the true star of the show and in many ways, this is her film.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 27, 2022

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Andrew Murray

The Upcoming

While Robust won’t cause many ripples upon arrival, it serves as another example of rising icon Lukumuena’s seemingly endless talent.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 19, 2022

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Synopsis

George is an aging film star in decay. Aïssa, a semi-pro wrestler who earns a living as a security officer, has a hard time handling her love life. When Georges right-arm man and only friend takes a leave of absence for several weeks, Aïssa is immediately appointed as his replacement. Between this pragmatic young lady bodyguard and our disenchanted renowned actor, a singular bond begins to take root. Despite their individual differences, life has shaped them in ways more similar than they thought.

Director: Constance Meyer
Screenwriter: Constance Meyer, Marcia Romano
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: French
Runtime: 1h 35m