2015 ‘Bébé Tigre’ Directed by Cyprien Vial
Bébé Tigre is Many, a 17-year-old Indian boy who has been living in France for two years. A teenager like any other, he divides his time between school, friends, and his girlfriend. But the pressures placed on him by his parents in India force him to put his own life at risk...
Compelling film about a conflicted young immigrant struggling to keep his illegal activity secret.
Great performances by the lead actor as well as his uncle in the film and his love interest.
Overly simplistic about what's right and wrong for the immigrants portrayed in the film. The ending wraps up a little too nicely. The dilemma of the hero feels like something we've seen many times before.
The greatest annoyance was the handheld camera, constantly jumping and jerking, enough to make me sick to my stomach. And it felt like a very immature choice, too, as though all "social" subjects with humble characters should be filmed in this vérité style. Imitating the Dardennes without understanding their aesthetic is a feeble attempt at style.
