The Specials
Hors Normes
Synopsis
For twenty years, Bruno and Malik have lived in a different world—the world of autistic children and teens. In charge of two separate nonprofit organizations (The Hatch & The Shelter), they train young people from underprivileged areas to be caregivers for extreme cases that have been refused by all other institutions. It’s an exceptional partnership, outside of traditional settings, for some quite extraordinary characters.
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The Specials / Hors normes (2019) - Trailer (English Subs)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-11-25
Top Cast
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Vincent Cassel
Bruno Haroche
Reda Kateb
Malik
Hélène Vincent
Hélène, Joseph's Mother
Bryan Mialoundama
Dylan
Alban Ivanov
Menahem
Benjamin Lesieur
Joseph
Marco Locatelli
Valentin
Catherine Mouchet
Doctor Ronssin
Frédéric Pierrot
IGAS Inspector
Suliane Brahim
IGAS Inspector
Lyna Khoudri
Ludivine, The Speech Therapist
Aloïse Sauvage
Shirelle
Djibril Yoni
Fabrice
Ahmed Abdel Laoui
Mounir
Darren Muselet
Cédric
Sophie Garric
Eva
Christian Benedetti
Albert Fratti
Pierre Diot
Mr. Marchetti
Release History & Theatrical Window
Calgary Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 4, 2020
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Éric Toledano, Olivier Nakache
- Screenplay & Story
- Éric Toledano, Olivier Nakache
- Original Score
- Lukas Vogel, Erol Sarp
- Original Title
- Hors Normes
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- Gaumont, TF1 Films Production, Quad Productions, Ten Films, 120 Films, Belga Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Éric Toledano, Olivier Nakache
Éric Toledano, Olivier Nakache
Lukas Vogel, Erol Sarp
Antoine Sanier
Dorian Rigal-Ansous, Paul Rigal Laris Mayer
Serge Hayat, Nicolas Duval Adassovsky, Hervé Ruet
Department Leadership Roster
Isabelle Pannetier
Costume Design
Dorian Rigal-Ansous
Editor
Serge Hayat
Producer
Lukas Vogel
Original Music Composer
Erol Sarp
Original Music Composer
Éric Toledano
Director
Olivier Nakache
Director
Éric Toledano
Screenplay
Nicolas Duval Adassovsky
Producer
Antoine Sanier
Director of Photography
Olivier Nakache
Screenplay
Julia Lemaire
Production Design
Paul Rigal Laris Mayer
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Specials
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What is The Specials about?
For twenty years, Bruno and Malik have lived in a different world—the world of autistic children and teens. In charge of two separate nonprofit organizations (The Hatch & The Shelter), they train young people from underprivileged areas to be caregivers for extreme cases that have been refused by all other institutions. It’s an exceptional partnership, outside of traditional settings, for some quite extraordinary characters.
Who directed The Specials?
The Specials was directed by Éric Toledano, Olivier Nakache.
Who stars in The Specials?
The principal cast of The Specials includes Vincent Cassel, Reda Kateb, Hélène Vincent, Bryan Mialoundama, Alban Ivanov.
When was The Specials released and how long is it?
The Specials was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for The Specials?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Specials was composed by Lukas Vogel, Erol Sarp.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Specials?
The Specials holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).