Podium

Podium

Directed by Yann Moix

Produced by Fidélité Productions, K2 SA

200495 min6.0 / 10

A bittersweet comedy about a middle-aged man torn between domestic responsibility and the intoxicating allure of performing as his idol, exploring the cost of chasing applause over connection.

Bernand Fréderic is a mediocre bank executive. He's married and has a son. He used to have another profession: being French star Claude Francois. Now, with the Imitators Gala Night coming up, he must choose between his wife or the only thing that makes him happy: the applause.

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  • Is Podium violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Podium scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Podium sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is Podium easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Does Podium end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Rarity70

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Surprise22

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Love22

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Like Podium, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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