‘Goodbye Cruel World’ Director and His Star, and ‘Anatomy of a Fall’ Breakout, on Exploring the “Omertà Around Bullying” (Exclusive Cannes Clip)
The film 'Goodbye Cruel World' marks the directorial debut of Félix de Givry and explores themes of bullying and personal struggles. It follows a 14-year-old boy named Otto who disappears after writing a farewell letter, leading to a narrative that intertwines heavy autobiographical elements with fiction. The film aims to shed light on the often unspoken realities of bullying and its impact on individuals and communities.
- ▪The film stars Milo Machado-Graner and features a narrative centered around a boy named Otto who is believed to have died by suicide.
- ▪Félix de Givry, the director, drew inspiration from his own experiences with bullying during his childhood.
- ▪The film aims to address the silence surrounding bullying, emphasizing the complicity of bystanders.
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Milo Machado-Graner in 'Goodbye Cruel World' Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Goodbye Cruel World (Adieu monde cruel). The title of the directorial debut of French actor Félix de Givry, whom you may recognize as the lead actor in Mia Hansen-Løve’s Eden and as an Oscar-nominated producer behind Arco, hints at a person struggling with and suffering from their surroundings.
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