Roxane

Raymond is a poultry farmer in Brittany who has spent his life hiding a deep interest in theater. When his business faces the threat of bankruptcy, he decides to take a desperate risk to save his family and his livelihood. He attempts to create social media attention by staging theatrical performances featuring his chickens, including a lead hen named Roxane.

Released in 2019, this French comedy was directed by Mélanie Auffret, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Michaël Souhaité. It was the first of two films she directed, followed by The Small Victories in 2023. The production was handled by TF1 Studio, France 3 Cinéma, Jouror Productions, and Section 9. The movie features a cast of 31 credited performers, led by Guillaume de Tonquédec as Raymond Leroux and Léa Drucker as Anne-Marie Leroux. Other cast members include Lionel Abelanski, Kate Duchêne, Liliane Rovère, and Michel Jonasz. With a runtime of 85 minutes, the film holds a rating of 6/10 on TMDB based on 73 votes.