Headwind

Alain is a well-known actor who takes on the difficult challenge of portraying Jacques Brel. Believing this could be the final performance of his career, he leaves his film set during a scene to reconnect with Lou, the daughter he missed seeing grow up. As their relationship develops, Lou unexpectedly becomes involved in the fictional world of his role.

This Belgian and French comedy-drama was written and directed by Pierre Godeau. Within the director's body of work, it follows Down by Love and precedes Badinter. The movie features François Damiens in the lead role as Alain, with Salomé Dewaels playing Lou. The supporting cast includes Roman Kolinka, Anne Coesens, Franck Trillot, and André Pasquasy.

Released on January 31, 2024, the film has a runtime of 92 minutes. It was produced by France 2 Cinéma, Versus Production, and Pan-Européenne. Audience reception is mixed, as indicated by a rating of 5.4/10 on IMDb based on 132 votes and a rating of 5.7/10 on TMDB from 24 votes.