IRON BOY

In the French countryside, 11-year-old Christophe dreams of living up to the expectations of his stern, emotionally distant father while helping on the family farm. But when he begins collapsing without warning—in the fields, at school, and even around the dinner table—his life is suddenly upended. Diagnosed with a condition that requires him to wear a restrictive iron corset, Christophe is forced to leave behind the only world he has ever known. As he adjusts to his new reality, he discovers an unexpected love of music, forges a transformative friendship, and experiences the small rebellions and joys of childhood that had long been out of reach. Through these encounters, Christophe begins to realize that true strength comes not from meeting others'' expectations, but from finding his own path. Winner of the Special Jury Prize in Cannes'' Un Certain Regard section and a triple award winner at Annecy, this moving coming-of-age tale celebrates resilience, compassion, and self-discovery.