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

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

Studios & networks

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