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Hard Shell, Soft Shell movie

🎬 Title: Hard Shell, Soft Shell / Fragile

Story: Az is an oyster farmer in Sète, deeply familiar with oysters and skilled at opening them by the dozen. He decides to surprise his girlfriend Jess by hiding an engagement ring in one of the shells, hoping for a memorable proposal. However, she doesn’t respond positively. Luckily, Az’s loyal friends rally around him, ready to lift his spirits and help him navigate this emotional turmoil.

⭐ Rating: 6.9 (67 votes)

📅 Release date: August 25, 2021

⏱️ Runtime: 1 hour 39 minutes

🎭 Genres: Romance, Comedy

🎬 Director: Emma Benestan

✍️ Writers: Emma Benestan, Nour Ben Salem

🌍 Country: France

🏢 Production Companies: UNITÉ, France 3 Cinéma, Canal+, Ciné+, France Télévisions, SofiTVCiné 8, Indéfilms Initiative 8, h264, CNC

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👥 Cast: Yasin Houicha (Azzedine), Oulaya Amamra (Lila), Raphaël Quenard (Raphaël), Samira Sedira (Taous, the mother), Tiphaine Daviot (Jessica), Bilel Chegrani (Ahmed), Tassadit Mandi (Kheira, the grandmother), Diong-Kéba Tacu (Kalidou), Guillermo Guiz (Giaccomo), Holy Fatma (Najwa, the sister)

Editor’s note: A quick note on Hard Shell, Soft Shell (2021): The film embraces its romantic comedy genre without feeling cliché. Under Emma Benestan’s adept direction, it maintains a consistent pace and a vivid sense of location. The performances, particularly those of Yasin Houicha, Oulaya Amamra, and Raphaël Quenard, bring a relatable depth to the characters. With a runtime of 1 hour and 39 minutes, the film efficiently conveys its narrative. While it has a few imperfections, its virtues significantly overshadow them. If you’re intrigued by the storyline, make sure to add it to your watchlist.

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