Une enfance

13-year-old Jimmy has a tough childhood with a drug-addict mother and violent stepfather. School is breaking up and he dreads the summer holidays as they bring boredom and loneliness. So as soon as possible, he gets on his bike and runs away, far from the industrial city where he lives.

Directed by: Philippe Claudel (France, 2014)
Cast: Alexi Mathieu (Jimmy), Angelica Sarre (Pris), Pierre Deladonchamps (Duke), Jules Gauzelin (Kévin), Patrick d'Assumçao (the teacher), Fayssal Benbahmed (Mouss), Catherine Matisse (Lila), Lola Dubois (Lison)
Genre: drama
Awards: Best screenplay (FIFF Namur 2015), Gold Hugo, Best actor (Chicago 2015)
Parental guidance: TV-PG