Five (2011)
A sharp French short comedy about four bored, wealthy Parisian friends who stumble into the drug trade — and the feature film it inspired.
Five - Movie Information
- Original Title: Five
- Release Year: 2011
- Directed by: Igor Gotesman
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Comedy
- Runtime: 28m
- Original Language: French
- Spoken Languages: French
- Production Companies: Les Broducteurs
- Production Countries: France
Five - Plot
In search of adrenaline, four rich childhood friends from the 5th arrondissement of Paris set up a drug trade. Short film that gave origin to the 2016 feature film 'Five'.
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Five - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Igor Gotesman
Main Cast
- François Civil
- Igor Gotesman
- Yoli Fuller
- Charles Templon
- Sissi Duparc
- Alice Vial
- Mirabela Vian
Writers
- Igor Gotesman
Producers
- Igor Gotesman
- Julien Housseau
- Charles Templon
Five - FAQs
What is Five (2011) about?
Five follows four wealthy childhood friends from the 5th arrondissement of Paris who, bored with their privileged lives, decide to set up a small drug trade in search of adrenaline and excitement. The short film blends comedy with the absurdity of rich kids playing at being criminals.
Is Five a short film or a feature?
Five (2011) is a short film running just 28 minutes. It served as the creative seed for Igor Gotesman's 2016 feature film of the same name, which expanded the story and reunited much of the original cast, including François Civil.
Who directed the short film Five?
Igor Gotesman directed Five. He also wrote the script, produced the film, and appears on screen as Vad, one of the four central friends. It was an early calling card that launched his career as a feature filmmaker in France.
Who are the main actors in Five (2011)?
The cast includes François Civil as Tim, Igor Gotesman as Vad, Yoli Fuller as Nes, Charles Templon as Sam, Sissi Duparc as La Reine, Alice Vial as Natacha, and Mirabela Vian. François Civil would go on to become one of France's most prominent young actors.
How did Five (2011) lead to the 2016 feature film?
The 2011 short film was essentially a proof of concept that Igor Gotesman used to develop his vision into a full-length feature. The 2016 film Five expanded the same premise — privileged Parisian friends dabbling in drug dealing — into a complete narrative with a broader cast and higher stakes.
What genre is Five (2011)?
Five is a comedy. It mines humor from the contrast between its characters' wealthy, sheltered upbringings and their clumsy attempts to play at being street-level drug dealers, resulting in a tone that is light, irreverent, and distinctly French in its sensibility.
Where was Five (2011) filmed?
Five was filmed in Paris, France, with the story specifically rooted in the 5th arrondissement — one of the city's most historic and affluent neighborhoods on the Left Bank. The Parisian setting is central to the film's comedic premise about bored rich kids seeking thrills.
What are films similar to Five (2011)?
If you enjoyed Five, you might like New Biz in the Hood, Super Crazy, Simply Black, or Lost in Paris — all French comedies with a similar irreverent energy. For short film fans, Rooster's Crow, Ding Dong, and Wave offer comparable bite-sized comedic storytelling.
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