Thanks for Coming
Merci d'être venu
“Filming as a way of life, living to shoot films”
Synopsis
This is the story of a filmmaker. Alain Cavalier, always accompanied by his camera, continues to film life with passion, still learning about himself and, above all, about others. However, he is growing older and sees his speed, his vitality, his boldness, and his lightheartedness waning. With a slight lump in his throat but still laughing, he keeps a video diary of his farewell to cinema. This will be his last film.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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BIFF2026 Trailer | 와줘서 고맙다는 거장의 인사 Thanks for Coming | 아이콘
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-09-01
Top Cast
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Alain Cavalier
Self
Françoise Widhoff
Self
Vincent Lindon
Self
Nine d'Urso
Self
Emmanuèle Bernheim
Self
Suzanne Angevin
Self
Vania Jaikin Miyazaki
Self
Corinne Angevin
Self
Caroline Cartier
Self
Thibault Angevin
Self
Ingrid Chikhoui
Self
Mélanie Genin
Self
Jean-Pierre Guedj
Self
Gilles Jacob
Self
Manolo Marty
Self
Xavier Widhoff
Self
Djuna Widhoff
Self
Patrick Legeay
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Directors' Fortnight
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alain Cavalier
- Screenplay & Story
- Alain Cavalier
- Original Title
- Merci d'être venu
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Camera One
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alain Cavalier
Alain Cavalier
Emmanuel Manzano, Zoé Chantre
Michel Seydoux
Department Leadership Roster
Alain Cavalier
Director
Alain Cavalier
Screenplay
Emmanuel Manzano
Editor
Zoé Chantre
Editor
Michel Seydoux
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thanks for Coming
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What is Thanks for Coming about?
This is the story of a filmmaker. Alain Cavalier, always accompanied by his camera, continues to film life with passion, still learning about himself and, above all, about others. However, he is growing older and sees his speed, his vitality, his boldness, and his lightheartedness waning. With a slight lump in his throat but still laughing, he keeps a video diary of his farewell to cinema. This will be his last film.
Who directed Thanks for Coming?
Thanks for Coming was directed by Alain Cavalier.
Who stars in Thanks for Coming?
The principal cast of Thanks for Coming includes Alain Cavalier, Françoise Widhoff, Vincent Lindon, Nine d'Urso, Emmanuèle Bernheim.
When was Thanks for Coming released and how long is it?
Thanks for Coming was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Thanks for Coming?
Thanks for Coming holds official age classifications: FR: TP; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).