

The Astronaut
2023-02-15 · 110 min · ★ 7.1
An aeronautical engineer at Ariane Espace, Jim has devoted himself for years to a secret project: building his own rocket and accomplishing the first manned space flight as an amateur. But to realize his dream, he must learn to share it.
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Production details
- Directors
- Nicolas Giraud
- Production companies
- Nord-Ouest Films, Orange Studio, Artémis Productions
- Countries
- Belgium, France
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Nicolas GiraudJim Desforges
Mathieu KassovitzAlexandre Ribbot
Hélène VincentOdette Desforges, Jim's grandmother
Hippolyte GirardotMonsieur Dominique, Jim's superior at Arianespace
Bruno LochetAndré Lavelle
Ayumi RouxIzumi Sayako
Carole TrevouxSylvie Desforges, Jim's mother
Féodor AtkineHector Fernbach, mathematician
Jean-Henri CompèreGérard Desforges, Jim's father
Anne CharrierEva Veredia, Arianespace's security manager
Jérémie RenierMuller, captain of the DGSI
Christophe RossignonJim's grandfather (photo)
Noah BenzaquenJim as a child (photo)
Pauline FugaldiJim's Secretary
Fabrice VilleGIGN man
Staiv GentisGIGN man
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