Tour de Force

– Family man François Nouel (Clovis Cornillac) is the number one fan of the Tour de France – an obs..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
5.90 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 38 Minutes
Release Year:
2014
Original Name:
La Grande boucle
Tour de Force (2014) - Also known as La Grande boucle

Family man François Nouel (Clovis Cornillac) is the number one fan of the Tour de France – an obsession that costs him his wife and his job. At a loose end, François meets a former sports manager, Rémi (Bouli Lanners) who encourages him to take the plunge and do the Tour himself. With nothing to lose, François sets off, always one day ahead of the race, attracting fellow amateurs, media coverage and cheering crowds. As obstacle after obstacle is thrown his way, and his family comes back on the scene, François discovers what is really most important in his life.

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Release Date:

23 Oct 2014

Language:

German

Director:

Christian Zübert

Writer:

Ariane Schröder (screenplay), Christian Zübert (screenplay adaptation)

Main Actors:

Florian David Fitz, Julia Koschitz, Jürgen Vogel, Miriam Stein

Plot:

Belgium, of all places. What's Belgium got besides chocolates and fries? No matter, this year it was Hannes' and Kiki's turn to choose the destination of their annual bike tour with their closest friends. They all look forward to the adventure, after all they know that what counts the most is the time they spend together. It's only after the tour has begun that Hannes tells his friends that he's suffering from an incurable disease. The trip is to be his last. At first, the group is shocked and helpless, but after they hit the road again, they embark on a wild and one-of-a-kind adventure. Through Hannes, they realize how precious life is. Equipped with a list of things that still remain to do, and aware that nothing will be the same after this trip, they celebrate life as they never did before.

Awards:

1 win & 5 nominations.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.2/10