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The Specials

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Bruno and Malik train underprivileged youth to care for children and adolescents with autism, but without official certification, their future is suddenly unclear.

Critics Reviews

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Owen Gleiberman Variety 06/23/2019
"The Specials," in the end, is not a very compelling movie. Go to Full Review
Boyd van Hoeij The Hollywood Reporter 06/07/2019
Not special enough. Go to Full Review
Fionnuala Halligan Screen International 05/27/2019
The Specials is a rare film that comes both from the heart and reality: it's a potent mix which allows access to a hidden subject yet welcomes the audience in with grace and humour. Go to Full Review
Carlos Boyero El Pais (Spain) 03/15/2020
With The Specials, these humanistic directors once again demonstrate their facility to turn any topic they tackle into gold. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Juan Luis Caviaro Espinof 03/11/2020
3.5/5
A very valuable, endearing and touching film. It is worth it, especially for its two excellent protagonists. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Juan Pando Fotogramas 02/28/2020
3/5
A film aimed at the heart. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
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Audience Reviews

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Rosana B Mar 2 O filme é inspirado na história real de Stéphane Benhamou e Daoud Tatou, tão lindo e emocionante, impossível não sentir empatia, tocante, profundo, nos faz repensar nosso capacitismo enraizado, dois anjos em forma de gente... Dói tanto, de imaginar a dor dos pais, que provavelmente tem até medo de morrer por medo do que será dos filhos autistas dependentes, dói... Trabalhei com crianças altistas, e sei como é muito difícil… Tocante, deixa nosso coração quentinho... #Chorei See more Eric Y 09/26/2024 It is a very french-specific piece of work, piece of art and piece of society. Moving See more Dani G 09/14/2023 All the respect to the people who do this kind of job. Unselfish See more 02/01/2021 What would you be doing if you were doing something worthwhile with your life? Something frustrating and mundane yet extraordinary? Probably something like this. There were inspiring moments in the movie, some funny ones as well, and there's nothing wrong with an eye-opening flick, even if it's not the motion picture of the century (I thought the Variety review was a bit harsh.) See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Bruno and Malik train underprivileged youth to care for children and adolescents with autism, but without official certification, their future is suddenly unclear.
Director
Eric Toledano, Olivier Nakache
Producer
Nicolas Duval-Adassovsky
Screenwriter
Olivier Nakache, Eric Toledano
Production Co
Ten Cinema, Quad Productions, Gaumont, TF1 Films Production, 120 Films, Belga Productions
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
French (France)
Runtime
1h 54m