A kinetic social drama pulsing with frantic compassion, where the jagged edges of severe autism meet the boundless patience of two men building a sanctuary from the system's discarded fragments.
The Specials
Hors Normes
Director:
Éric Toledano
Olivier Nakache
Cast:
Vincent Cassel, Reda Kateb, Hélène Vincent, Bryan Mialoundama, Alban Ivanov
Drama
Comedy
The Specials - Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
La plupart des encadrants sont pas diplômés. Vous connaissez beaucoup de diplômes qui préparent à se manger des droites toute la journée ?
— Malik
Context:
Said to the government inspectors questioning the lack of certifications among his staff.
Meaning:
Highlights the reality that formal education cannot prepare one for the visceral, physical challenges of caring for severe autism.
On n'est pas loin.
— Bruno
Context:
Used by Bruno throughout the film to calm distressed patients or reassure worried parents.
Meaning:
The film's mantra of persistent, incremental hope.
Si on n'est pas là, qui les prend ?
— Bruno
Context:
Bruno’s defensive plea during the final interrogation by the IGAS inspectors.
Meaning:
The central moral question of the film, challenging the authorities to provide a better alternative.