Little Tailor (2010)
A tender French short film in which a young apprentice tailor's ordered world is quietly undone by a single evening at the theater.
Little Tailor - Movie Information
Little Tailor - Plot
Arthur is twenty five years old, he is an apprentice tailor in Albert's workshop, Albert is eighty. Albert loves Arthur as his son, who returns these feelings, he will soon retire. He chose Arthur as his successor. But one evening, Arthur is taken to the theater by his friend Sylvain. He falls deeply in love with Marie-Julie, the main actress of the play.
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Little Tailor - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Louis Garrel
Main Cast
- Arthur Igual
- Léa Seydoux
- Albert Igual
- Sylvain Creuzevault
- Lolita Chammah
- Evelyne Lequesne
- Laurent Laffargue
- Gilbert Beugniot
- Iris Trystram
- Zoé Le Ber
Writers
- Louis Garrel
Producers
- Mathieu Bompoint
Little Tailor - FAQs
What is Little Tailor about?
Little Tailor follows Arthur, a 25-year-old apprentice in an elderly tailor's workshop, whose quiet, devoted life is upended when he attends a theater performance and becomes instantly, overwhelmingly smitten with the lead actress, Marie-Julie. It's a gentle, bittersweet portrait of sudden infatuation and the tension between duty and desire.
Is Little Tailor Louis Garrel's directorial debut?
Yes, Little Tailor marks Louis Garrel's debut behind the camera. Better known as an actor in films by Christophe Honoré and Bernardo Bertolucci, Garrel stepped into directing with this intimate 44-minute short, crafting a story that feels deeply personal and rooted in the French New Wave tradition he grew up around.
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What role does Léa Seydoux play in Little Tailor?
Léa Seydoux plays Marie-Julie, the captivating stage actress who unknowingly turns Arthur's world upside down. The role was an early showcase for Seydoux, who would go on to international stardom in films like Blue Is the Warmest Color and the James Bond series. Her presence here is already magnetic.
How long is Little Tailor?
Little Tailor runs just 44 minutes, making it a short film rather than a feature. That compact runtime suits the story perfectly — it captures the fleeting, electric feeling of falling in love without overstaying its welcome, leaving the viewer with a lingering, wistful impression.
Who are the main cast members of Little Tailor?
The film centers on Arthur Igual as the lovestruck apprentice Arthur and Léa Seydoux as the enchanting actress Marie-Julie. Albert Igual plays the warm, paternal workshop owner Albert, while Sylvain Creuzevault appears as Arthur's friend Sylvain. Lolita Chammah and Evelyne Lequesne round out the supporting ensemble.
What films are similar to Little Tailor?
If Little Tailor resonated with you, explore other tender French romantic dramas like An Affair of Love (1999) and Private Fears in Public Places (2006). What the Day Owes the Night (2012) and The Young Lovers (2022) also share that same wistful, emotionally delicate quality that makes Little Tailor so affecting.
Where was Little Tailor filmed?
Little Tailor was produced in France, with the intimate workshop and theater settings giving the film a distinctly Parisian atmosphere. The production design evokes a timeless, almost fable-like version of the city — unhurried and handcrafted, much like the tailoring trade at the story's heart.
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