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Directed by
Lorraine LĂ©vy (The Other Son)
Starring
Elie Semoun (Ducoboo, Asterix at the Olympic Games)
Julie Ferrier (French Women, Heartbreaker)
Production
Made in PM in association with Solo Films with the participation of TF1
2010 / Original language: French / Color / LtRt / available in hd
It comes as a surprise to everyone around them when Lou and Julien announce their plan to end their four-year marriage. As they have no children and are intent on remaining friendly, their divorce seems off to a very civilized start⊠until they are faced with an issue over which neither is willing to give in: which one of them will get custody of Alex, their beloved dog?
A light-hearted and fast-paced romantic comedy.
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La Rochelle Fiction Festival 2010
Best Screenplay
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âA comedy that sparkles.â
TV Mag
âThree reasons to see I'm Keeping the Dog!:
- The director has a nose for comedy
- Julie Ferrier is worth a wolf-whistle
- The actors are top dogâ
LâExpress Style
âThis âKramer vs. Kramerâ drama come comedy, a winner at the La Rochelle Fiction Festival, definitely has bite.â
Télé Star
âA real comedy, fantastic and fun!â
Télé Cable Sat
âA new and much brighter version of âKramer vs. Kramerâ that humorously addresses the problem of canine custody.â
âA top-dog cast.â
Télé 7 Jours
âIn this light-as-a-feather comedy, the actors are spot on and the dog is a ham.â
Le Parisien
âAn entertaining fiction with a good cast and great dialogue.â
âJulie Ferrier and Elie Semoun have an incontestable talent for comedy. Carried by a clever script and good dialogue, with a fine supporting cast, full of energy, the duo has a blast acting out this harmless, delightful farce.â
Télé 2 Semaines