''One for the Road'' (french: Le Dernier pour la route) is a 2009

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directed by

Philippe Godeau Philippe Godeau () is a French film producer, director and screenwriter. Godeau worked in distribution at the Gaumont Film Company before founding the production and distribution film company Pan-Européenne. Godeau has produced many films in ...

and starring François Cluzet. Based on reporter Hervé Chabalier's autobiography about his battle with

alcoholism Alcoholism is, broadly, any drinking of alcohol that results in significant mental or physical health problems. Because there is disagreement on the definition of the word ''alcoholism'', it is not a recognized diagnostic entity. Predomi ...

, the story takes place in a

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retreat where Herve (Cluzet) confronts his dangerous addiction. The film received five nominations at the

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with Mélanie Thierry winning Most Promising Actress.

Cast

* François Cluzet as Hervé Chabalier *

Mélanie Thierry Mélanie Thierry is a French actress. Early life and career Mélanie Thierry began her career as a model in France, then moved into acting. She began with a series of roles in French productions, and at the age of 17 appeared in the internationa ...

as Magali *

Michel Vuillermoz Michel Vuillermoz (born 18 December 1962) is a French actor and scriptwriter. Vuillermoz has appeared in more than 100 films and 40 plays. In 1998, he received two Molière Award: Best Male Newcomer and Best Play for ''André le Magnifique''. ...

as Pierre *

Anne Consigny Anne Consigny (; born 25 May 1963) is a French actress who has been active since 1981. She received a César Award nomination for Best Actress for her role in the film '' Not Here to Be Loved'' (2005). She is also known for her role as Claude in ...

as Agnès *

Marilyne Canto Marilyne Canto (born 18 November 1963) is a French actress and film director. She won the 2007 César Award for Best Short Film for '' Fais de beaux rêves''. Selected filmography References External links * 1963 births Living peop ...

as Carol *

Bernard Campan Bernard Campan (born 4 April 1958, in Agen) is a French actor, film director and writer. He is a member of Les Inconnus trio of humorists. He won a César Award for Best Debut for ''Les Trois Frères'', and was nominated for best actor for hi ...

as Marc *

Riton Liebman Henri Liebman (born 29 January 1964), known as Riton Liebman, is a Belgian comedian, actor, and director. Career Liebman made his first impression with audiences at age 13, when French director Bertrand Blier discovered him and cast him as Christ ...

as Martin

References

External links

Official website
* * 2009 drama films 2009 films César Award winners Films about alcoholism French drama films 2000s French-language films Pan-Européenne films StudioCanal films 2009 directorial debut films 2000s French films {{2000s-France-film-stub