The Minister
L'exercice de l'État
Synopsis
During his working day, transport Minister Bertrand Saint-Jean deals with chaos, power struggles and the economic crisis. He is awoken in the middle of the night by his head of staff. A bus has gone off the road into a gully. He has no choice but to go to the scene of the accident.
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Awards & Festivals
Cannes Film Festival
2011 | Winner: FIPRESCI Prize (Un Certain Regard)
César Awards
2012 | 3 wins including: Best Supporting Actor
2012 | 8 nominations including: Best Actor
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