The Giaccomo

The Giaccomo is a French comedy and drama that follows a young man from Amiens who believes fame is the key to happiness. Seeking to escape anonymity, he begins creating fitness and physical development tutorials at the gym where he works. As he becomes obsessed with online statistics and recognition, he commits to becoming a full-time influencer. The story tracks his journey from France to Dubai as he pushes every possible boundary to reach a goal of one million followers.

The film was directed by Baptiste Drapeau, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Jean-Christophe Brianchon and Mauricio Carrasco. This project is the second film directed by Drapeau, following his 2021 work The Lodger. The movie stars Xavier Lacaille in the lead role as Giaccomo. The cast also features several actors appearing as themselves, including Benjamin Castaldi, Michel Cymes, Ragnar Le Breton, Bastos, and Thibaud Delapart. Produced by TF1 Films Production and Quad Productions, the film has a total runtime of 94 minutes.