Hippocrates

Benjamin is a young man certain of his future success as a doctor, but his first internship at a hospital proves far more difficult than his studies suggested. Working in the same department as his father, Benjamin struggles with the weight of professional responsibility and the reality of medical practice. He finds himself overshadowed by Abdel, a foreign doctor with significantly more experience. As he navigates the pressures of the ward and the fears of his patients, Benjamin must confront his own limitations and the ethical complexities of the healthcare system to grow into adulthood.

The film was directed by Thomas Lilti, who drew on his own background as a former resident. This 2014 production marks the first in a series of films directed by Lilti, followed by The Freshmen in 2018 and A Real Job in 2023. The cast features Vincent Lacoste as Benjamin, Reda Kateb as Abdel Rezzak, and Jacques Gamblin as Professor Barois, alongside Marianne Denicourt, Félix Moati, and Carole Franck. Produced in France by companies including France 2 Cinéma and France Télévisions, the drama comedy has a runtime of 101 minutes. Audience reception is generally positive, with a rating of 6.8/10 from 3,700 votes on IMDb and a 6.5/10 from 508 votes on TMDB.