Standing Tall (2015)
The film tells the story of Malony and his education as he grows from a six-year-old into an 18-year-old. A minors’ judge and a caseworker work tirelessly to try to save the young offender.
Top billed cast
Rod ParadotMalony Ferrandot
Catherine DeneuveLe Juge
Sara ForestierSéverine Ferrandot
Benoît MagimelYann
Diane RouxelTess
Élizabeth MazevClaudine
Anne SuarezLa directrice du CEF
Christophe MeynetMaître Robin
Catherine SaléeGladys Valée
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