Stand Up Girl(2017)
Overview
Lila, grows up in the high-rises of the Marolles in Brussels. Along with her sister and her friends, she dreams of becoming a dancer and revolutionising the world of hip-hop. While her friends stay in Brussels, Lila leaves everything - comfort, family - behind to go to Paris, where she is certain her persistence will pay off. Except that life in Paris quickly takes an unexpected turn. The woman who dreamed of being a choreographer ends up as a lap dancer in a rap video, and that’s only the beginning of her disillusionment. After a chance meeting with a drama teacher, she bears her heart and soul on stage and begins doing stand-up. This time, her unusual dedication leads her to find her calling. However, she still has to fight one final battle: convincing her father that she has made the right choice.
Director
Nawell Madani
Studio
CN6 Productions
Cast
Nawell Madani
as Lila
François Berléand
as Fabrice
Mimoun Benabderrahmane
as Omar, Lila's father
Leyla Doriane
as Malika, Lila's sister
Antoinette Gomis
as Prudence
Lara Laquiz
as Jessy
Djebril Zonga
as Doum
Olivier Barthélémy
as Rayan
Walid Afkir
as Brams
Tareek
as Fab
Jo Brami
as John
Greg Romano
as David
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2017
Runtime
1h 43m
Language
French
Rating
6.5 / 10
Production Companies
CN6 Productions • Nexus Factory • LGM Cinéma
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Where can I watch Stand Up Girl?▼
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What is Stand Up Girl about?▼
Lila, grows up in the high-rises of the Marolles in Brussels. Along with her sister and her friends, she dreams of becoming a dancer and revolutionising the world of hip-hop. While her friends stay in Brussels, Lila leaves everything - comfort, family - behind to go to Paris, where she is certain her persistence will pay off. Except that life in Paris quickly takes an unexpected turn. The woman who dreamed of being a choreographer ends up as a lap dancer in a rap video, and that’s only the beginning of her disillusionment. After a chance meeting with a drama teacher, she bears her heart and soul on stage and begins doing stand-up. This time, her unusual dedication leads her to find her calling. However, she still has to fight one final battle: convincing her father that she has made the right choice.
Who directed Stand Up Girl?▼
Stand Up Girl was directed by Nawell Madani and released in 2017. It is a comedy film.
How long is Stand Up Girl?▼
Stand Up Girl has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
Who stars in Stand Up Girl?▼
The cast of Stand Up Girl includes Nawell Madani as Lila, François Berléand as Fabrice, Mimoun Benabderrahmane as Omar, Lila's father, Leyla Doriane as Malika, Lila's sister, Antoinette Gomis as Prudence and more.
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