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Au cas où je n'aurais pas la palme d'or 2011

★ 1.01 votes80 min📅 2011-10-08

In *Au cas où je n'aurais pas la palme d'or* (2011), Renaud Cohen plays Simon, a self-sabotaging filmmaker stuck in a creative rut.

Director: Renaud Cohen

Cast

Renaud Cohen
Simon
Emmanuel Salinger
Emmanuel Salinger
Le cousin radiologue / Emmanuel Salinger
Frédéric Pierrot
Frédéric Pierrot
Le producteur / Frédéric Pierrot
Julie Gayet
Julie Gayet
Julia
Maurice Bénichou
Maurice Bénichou
Le rabbin / Maurice Bénichou
Bruno Todeschini
Bruno Todeschini
Matteo, le chef opérateur
Samir Guesmi
Samir Guesmi
Yossef
Diana Rudychenko
Diana Rudychenko
La jeune femme Palais des Festivals

Frequently Asked Questions

What is *Au cas où je n'aurais pas la palme d'or* (2011) about?

Simon, a struggling filmmaker in his 40s, faces his worst fear after a shaved head reveals a mysterious lump. Convinced it's terminal, he rallies his inner circle to stage a chaotic, improvised comedy as his final act—blending humor, drama, and a dash of existential dread.

Who directed *Au cas où je n'aurais pas la palme d'or*?

Renaud Cohen, who also stars as the film's neurotic protagonist, brought this quirky comedy to life with a blend of improvisation and sharp direction.

Who stars in *Au cas où je n'aurais pas la palme d'or*?

The film features Renaud Cohen alongside Emmanuel Salinger, Frédéric Pierrot, Julie Gayet, and Maurice Bénichou in a cast that balances comedic timing with emotional depth.

Is *Au cas où je n'aurais pas la palme d'or* (2011) worth watching?

If you enjoy offbeat, character-driven comedies with a touch of existential flair, this 80-minute French film is a hidden gem. Its low-stakes humor and heartfelt moments make it a curious, if uneven, watch—best suited for fans of quirky indie films.

How long is *Au cas où je n'aurais pas la palme d'or*?

The film runs for 80 minutes, offering a brisk yet densely packed storytelling experience.

About Au cas où je n'aurais pas la palme d'or (2011) — A Parisian filmmaker's desperate comedy of errors

In *Au cas où je n'aurais pas la palme d'or* (2011), Renaud Cohen plays Simon, a self-sabotaging filmmaker stuck in a creative rut. After a reckless bet leaves him with a shaved head, he discovers an unusual lump that sends him into a spiral of paranoia—convinced he's suffering from a terminal illness. Determined to leave a legacy, Simon gathers his closest friends, family, and even a small troupe of actors at his Parisian home in the Lilas neighborhood, concocting an impromptu comedy that doubles as both a farewell and a defiant celebration of life.

Told with sharp wit and a touch of absurdist humor, Renaud Cohen's directorial debut blends neurotic energy with heartfelt moments, exploring themes of mortality, artistic desperation, and the absurd lengths people go to when facing uncertainty. Set against the intimate backdrop of working-class Paris, the film captures the chaos and camaraderie of life's unexpected turns, all while delivering a quirky, genre-bending take on the comedy of errors.