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Screenwriter Leo is searching for the wolf in the south of France. During a scouting excursion he is seduced by Marie, a free-spirited and dynamic shepherdess. Nine months later she gives birth to their child. Suffering from post-natal depression and with no faith in Leo, who comes and goes without warning, Marie abandons both of them. Leo finds himself alone, with a baby to care for.
Staying Vertical is a 2016 French drama following a screenwriter who unexpectedly becomes a single father after a fleeting romance with a shepherdess in southern France. Directed by Alain Guiraudie, the film explores themes of parenthood, abandonment, and self-discovery as Leo navigates the challenges of raising a newborn alone. The film is available to watch now on various streaming platforms.
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Damien BonnardLéo
India HairMarie
Raphaël ThiéryJean-Louis
Christian BouilletteMarcel
Basile MeilleuratYoan
Laure CalamyMirande
Sébastien NovacProducteur

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Staying Vertical - Official US Trailer HD
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When was Staying Vertical released?
Staying Vertical was released on August 24, 2016.
What is Staying Vertical about?
The film follows Leo, a screenwriter searching for wolves in southern France, who has a brief romance with Marie, a shepherdess. When Marie gives birth to their child and then abandons them due to post-natal depression, Leo must learn to raise the baby on his own.
What genre is Staying Vertical?
Staying Vertical is a drama film that examines themes of parenthood, responsibility, and emotional growth.












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