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It Boy
A vibrant, sunlit Parisian screwball romance where rigid adult ambition dissolves into youthful spontaneity—sparking like a sudden electric charge across an unexpected generational divide.
It Boy
It Boy

20 Ans d'écart

06 March 2013 France 92 min 6.5 (1,612)

Director: David Moreau

Cast: Virginie Efira, Pierre Niney, Gilles Cohen, Amélie Glenn, Charles Berling

Comedy Social Perception and the Gender Double Standard Ambition vs. Emotional Authenticity Control, Perfectionism, and Spontaneity Intergenerational Perspectives and Ideals

It Boy — Characters & Cast

Character Analysis

Alice Lantins

Virginie Efira

Archetype: The Perfectionist / Reluctant Hero Key Trait: Hyper-organized, disciplined, guarded.

Motivation

Secure the editor-in-chief position at Rebelle.

Character Arc

Evolves from a rigid, image-conscious workaholic into an emotionally open woman willing to risk societal judgment for genuine happiness.

Balthazar Apfel

Pierre Niney

Archetype: The Pure Romantic / Catalyst Key Trait: Earnest, witty, emotionally transparent.

Motivation

Pursue authentic romantic connection and master his craft in architecture.

Character Arc

Shifts from naive infatuation to deep hurt upon discovering the deception, eventually learning self-respect and emotional maturity before forgiving Alice.

Vincent Khan

Gilles Cohen

Archetype: The Cynical Gatekeeper / Shadow Boss Key Trait: Opportunistic, demanding, superficial.

Motivation

Maximize the magazine's brand buzz and cultural relevance.

Character Arc

Remains consistent as a trend-chasing executive whose editorial choices are guided purely by hype and commercial provocation.

Luc Apfel

Charles Berling

Archetype: The Aging Hedonist / Comic Mentor Key Trait: Unabashed, bohemian, hedonistic.

Motivation

Enjoy life, women, and avoid the burdens of aging.

Character Arc

Offers uninhibited, often inappropriately candid fatherly advice while embodying the societal double standard of older men dating younger women.

Lise Duchêne

Amélie Glenn

Archetype: The Rival Foil Key Trait: Confident, eccentric, modern.

Motivation

Claim the editor-in-chief position at Rebelle.

Character Arc

Acts as the external catalyst driving Alice's desperation by embodying effortless, youthful, international trendiness.

Cast

Virginie Efira as Alice Lantins
Pierre Niney as Balthazar Apfel
Gilles Cohen as Vincent Khan
Amélie Glenn as Lise Duchêne
Charles Berling as Luc Apfel
Michaël Abiteboul as Simon Meyer
Camille Japy as Elisabeth Lantins
Diana Stewart as Tracy Kimmel
Camille Pélicier as Pauline
Jenna Azoulay as Zoé
Louis-Do de Lencquesaing as Julien
Camille Chalons as Fanny
Aude Pépin as Flora
Arthur Mazet as Guillaume
Sophie-Marie Larrouy as Clémentine

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