In Harmony (film)
| Company type | Film |
|---|---|
| Industry | Motion picture |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Founder | Denis Dercourt (director) |
| Products | Drama film |
In Harmony () is a 2015 French drama film crafted and directed by Denis Dercourt, adapted from Bernard Sachsé and Véronique Pellerin's book Sur mes quatre jambes. The movie features performances by Albert Dupontel and Cécile De France.
Plot
Marc Guermont works as a horse trainer and stuntman in the Loire area until a horse-riding accident, triggered by a dog during a film shoot, leaves him a paraplegic confined to a wheelchair. Florence Kernel, an insurance adjuster, visits Marc aiming to finalize a €300,000 settlement, but he declines, convinced his claim deserves a higher amount. The insurer is aware that Marc’s chances of winning in court are strong due to recorded footage of the incident.
As Florence continues her visits, she develops a connection with Marc, revealing her background as a pianist and eventually overcoming her initial apprehension to ride his horse. At home, she begins to question her own life choices while Marc endeavors to rebuild his strength and confidence with the help of specially adapted equestrian equipment.
Though Florence’s employer urges her to expedite the case closure, she empathizes with Marc’s situation and discreetly gives him contact details for a lawyer. The lawyer recommends collecting proof of the insurance company's unfair practices. Florence records conversations where pressure is applied on Marc to accept a lower offer but hesitates to share these due to fear of losing her job. Ultimately, she forwards the recording to the lawyer, contributing to securing Marc’s rightful compensation.
Following her dismissal for these actions, Florence returns to playing classical piano and takes up employment at a local library. The story ends with Marc achieving success in dressage competitions while Florence watches from home with visible emotion, leaving their future relationship open-ended.
Cast
- Albert Dupontel as Marc Guermont
- Cécile de France as Florence Kernel
- Patrick Mille as Julien Kernel
- Marie Bäumer as Alexandra
- Carole Franck as The Counsel
- Laure Calamy as Séverine
- Alexis Loret as Séverine's husband
- Joseph Malerba as Victor
- Vincent Furic as Nicolas
- Mélanie Malhère as Mélanie
- Antonin Gabrielli as Antoine
- Bruno Monsaingeon as The piano teacher
Reception
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film boasts a 100% approval score based on five critiques, averaging 7 out of 10.
The Guardian awarded it three stars, praising the compelling acting, notable stunt sequences, and consistent pacing. The review also emphasized the remarkable equine performance delivered by Othello, the supporting stallion.