Virtual CinéSalon
Simon’s Got a Gift

La dernière vie de Simon


US Premiere

Tuesday, June 16–Monday, June 22, 2020
Stream on Kino Marquee

Dir. Léo Karmann, 2019, 103 min
With Benjamin Voisin, Martin Karmann, Camille Claris, Julie-Anne Roth, Nicolas Wanczycki
In French with English subtitles

Eight-year-old Simon is an orphan who dreams of being adopted by a family. But Simon is not like other children, he is able to transform into other people whom he has touched. When his best friend dies in an accident, Simon takes on his identity and lives with his family.

Winner of the audience award at the 2019 Festival d’automne de Gardanne, Mon premier Festival, and Festival de Brides-les-bains, this debut feature by Léo Karmann paints a magical tale that strikes at the core of who we are and those we love.

It’s a game of mirrors, expertly conducted and well played, where the plot, which at first seems simple, takes on far more subtle dimensions, whilst offering plenty of surprises.” — Cineuropa

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