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It's the unexpected success of the year. The comedy A little something extraproduced by comedian Artus, was a hit in cinemas with no less than 10.7 million spectators. Fantastic results for the first film shot by Victor-Artus Solaro, which could give him several ideas to continue developing the vein.
The theme of disability being dear to Artus in his sketches, it was not surprising to see him develop this subject for his first attempt in the seventh art. With such entries, and a jackpot for Artus, the logic of cinema would dictate thatA little something extra know a sequel. But by the director's own admission, that will not be the case: “I don’t want to disappoint people.” he explains, quoted by TV Major channels. A disappointment for all those who really appreciated this first film, but perhaps a healthier decision, after having made an impression on a theme that has been little discussed in recent years in cinema. If we except Untouchables et Exceptionalfew films have been able to take an interest in the issue of disability, even more so by making people laugh.
A bitter-tasting success for Artus
The great success of this film had succeeded in attracting its actors, for a certain number suffering from Down syndromeall the way to the Cannes red carpet. A consecration for most of them, but also a mixed memory for the director. “The film had already had five million admissions, when Thierry Frémaux, the general delegate of the Festival, was still finding out which of the gang was Artus. We saw that we were pissing everyone off, in a context where comedy remains perceived as a subculture, with the hypocrisy that entails when popularity reaches such a level that you can no longer be ignored.”
It doesn't matter if the film didn't find the love of cinema elites, the public was there for it. This success did not go unnoticed by Canal+, which chose to broadcast it on its channels next November 15. After commercial success, Artus wishes to continue to defend the cause of the integration of people with disabilities. He thus founded an association A little something extra and wants to create inclusive holiday centers where people with disabilities mix with other people without disabilities. A new idea, less publicized this time, but which could also advance the cause, and this time, without laughing.
