Speak Out

A fourteen-year-old boy named Colin struggles with a stutter as he begins attending a new school. Feeling isolated and anxious, he meets Mr. Devarseau, a French teacher whose influence encourages him to confront his insecurities. With the support of a new circle of friends, Colin works toward the goal of performing the role of Cyrano on stage for his classmates.

This French comedy-drama was directed by Jennifer Devoldère, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Cécile Sellam. The film features José Garcia in the role of Mr. Devarseau and Joachim Arseguel as Colin, with supporting performances by Aure Atika, Claire Dumas, Cédric Vieira, and Nicolas Roussiau. Produced by SND, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma, and Vertigo Productions, the movie has a runtime of 93 minutes. Since its release in November 2024, it has received a rating of 6.7/10 on TMDB based on 57 votes.