THE WORST ONES

Set in the suburbs of Boulogne-Sur-Mer in northern France, the story captures a film within a film as it follows the production of a movie whose director turns to the local housing project for casting. Eager to capture performances of gritty authenticity, the director selects four working class teenagers to act in the film to the surprise of the local community, who question the director’s choice of “the worst ones.” As the director and crew audition, rehearse, film, and interact with their hand-picked cast, jealousies are stoked, lines are crossed, and ethical questions arise. Un Certain Regard Grand Prize winner at Cannes, Toronto International Film Festival.

“Deeply insightful, The Worst Ones is both cerebral and emotional, asking questions and letting us draw our own conclusions. A remarkable achievement of filmmaking and human compassion” –Awardswatch.com

DIRECTOR
Romane Gueret & Lise Akoka