FEATURE FILMS LINE-UP

For the first time, France tv distribution will present a film – You're not the one I expected (Original title: Ce n'est pas toi que j'attendais) – as both co-producer and distributor.

This new feature film by Claude Barras (My Life as a Zucchini, César Award for Best Animated Film, 2017), produced by Sombrero Films, is an adaptation of the deeply moving graphic novel "Ce n'est pas toi que j'attendais" by Fabien Toulmé.

Summary

When Julien discovers that his newborn daughter, Rose, carries an undiagnosed down syndrome, his entire world collapses. How can he cope with his daughter’s handicap? Will he be able to love her fully, even though she isn’t the child he expected? Supported by his first-born daughter Alice, guided by her innocence and her infinite goodwill, the young father finds the strength to overcome his anger, and travel the difficult road that will lead him to the unconditional love and acceptance of his child. 

Julia Schulte (SVP International Sales at France tv distribution) and Renan Artukmaç (Deputy SVP International Sales at France tv distribution):

"Claude Barras is a remarkable, singular voice in global cinema and we are thrilled to be bringing his adaptation of Fabien Toulmé’s deeply touching graphic novel."

Still in the developing stages, this project will be presented by Julia Schulte (SVP International Sales at France tv distribution) and Alain Benguigui (Producer at Sombrero Films) at Cartoon Movie (Bordeaux) on March 9, 2022.

You’re not the one I expected

Original title: Ce n'est pas toi que j'attendais

Director: Claude Barras

Scriptwriter: Christelle Berthevas

Graphic author: Cécile Bidault

Adaptation from the graphic novel: Ce n’est pas toi que j’attendais by Fabien Toulmé

Main producer: Sombrero Films

Co-producer: Helium Films

Co-producer & distributor: France tv distribution

Discover our line-up!

About France tv distribution

France tv distribution works with producers and licensors to maximise revenues from their programmes accross all media platforms encompassing video, VOD and music publishing, merchandising, magazine and book publishing, plus French and international distribution and fund-raising.

Since January 2017, France tv distribution has gone hand in hand with distribution films abroad. As a major player on the distribution of rights in France and in foreign markets, this new activity of trading feature films is added to its savoir-faire.