Stand Up Girl

movie

Lila, grows up in the high-rises of the Marolles in Brussels. Along with her sister and her friends, she dreams of becoming a dancer and revolutionising the world of hip-hop. While her friends stay in Brussels, Lila leaves everything - comfort, family - behind to go to Paris, where she is certain her persistence will pay off. Except that life in Paris quickly takes an unexpected turn. The woman who dreamed of being a choreographer ends up as a lap dancer in a rap video, and that’s only the beginning of her disillusionment. After a chance meeting with a drama teacher, she bears her heart and soul on stage and begins doing stand-up. This time, her unusual dedication leads her to find her calling. However, she still has to fight one final battle: convincing her father that she has made the right choice.

Cast & crew

Antoinette Gomis · Djebril Zonga · François Berléand · Lara Laquiz · Leyla Doriane · Mimoun Benabderrahmane · Nawell Madani · Olivier Barthélémy · Tareek · Walid Afkir · Ludovic Colbeau-Justin · Alexandre Coquelle · Ali Bougheraba · Kamel Guemra · Matthieu Le Naour

Studios & networks

CN6 Productions · Dum Dum Films · France 2 Cinéma · LGM Cinéma · Nexus Factory · UGC