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Western

1997

Manuel Poirier

1997·TV-PG·FranceFrance
Award tierSilver
Metascore

Catalonian Paco is a traveling rep for a shoe manufacturer. When he stops to pick up Russian emigree hitchhiker Nino, Paco soon finds himself on the side of the road with everything stolen out from under him. Local gift shop owner Marinette gives the Spaniard a lift. Their mutual attraction manifests itself quickly, and Paco, who was fired over the stolen-car episode, hangs around. When he happens to spot Nino in the same town, he beats up the scrawny Russian, who lands in the hospital. Oddly enough, this marks the beginning of a beautiful friendship. Paco and Nino soon take the trip down the road together.

Cast

Sergi López·Élisabeth Vitali·Sacha Bourdo·Marie Matheron

Producers

Maurice Bernart·Michel Saint-Jean

Languages

FranceFrench

Major Awards

1 win · 3 nominations

Wins (1)

Festival Grand Prize

Cannes Film Festival (1997)

Jury Prize

Manuel Poirier

Nominations (3)

Festival Grand Prize

Cannes Film Festival (1997)

Palme d'Or

Manuel Poirier

Best Picture

César Awards, France (1998)

Best Film (Meilleur film)

Manuel Poirier
César Awards, France (1998)

Best Director (Meilleur réalisateur)

Manuel Poirier