It Boy

Paris, a city of chic ambition and hidden desires. Alice Lantins, a meticulous editor at Rebelle magazine, stood on the precipice of her dream: editor-in-chief. But her image was deemed too severe, too… uninspired. The glitzy magazine party blurred around her as Vincent Khan, a senior editor, hinted at her need for a ‘rebrand’. Fate, or perhaps desperation, intervened in the form of Balthazar Apfel, a charming and youthful student. Their paths collide amidst spilled champagne and stolen glances, sparking an outrageous idea. Luc Apfel, Balthazar’s father, watches on with a knowing smirk, and Lise Duchêne, Alice’s sharp-tongued colleague, sees the unfolding charade with a mixture of amusement and suspicion. Could a fabricated May-December romance be Alice’s ticket to the top, or would it all come crashing down in a whirlwind of scandal and genuine emotion?

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Alice Lantins, a driven and meticulous 38-year-old, teeters on the precipice of becoming the editor-in-chief of Rebelle magazine, only to be perceived as too rigid and lacking in youthful appeal by Vincent Khan, her demanding boss. Her carefully constructed world is upended when she unexpectedly crosses paths with Balthazar Apfel, a vivacious and undeniably charming 20-year-old architecture student. A chance encounter leads to a misunderstanding, resulting in rumors of a May-December romance swirling around the office. Seeing an opportunity to shed her stuffy image and prove her relatability to a younger audience, Alice cleverly plays along with the charade. As Alice navigates this fabricated relationship, juggling professional ambitions and the genuine, albeit unexpected, connection she develops with Balthazar, complications arise. Lise Duchêne, a perceptive colleague, suspects Alice’s intentions, creating further obstacles as she subtly undermines her every move. Alice must decide how far she’s willing to go to achieve her career goals, risking her reputation and, potentially, her heart, as the line between pretense and reality blurs in this comedic and emotionally resonant journey of self-discovery.

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In the heart of Paris, the romantic comedy “It Boy” unfolds, centering on Alice Lantins (Virginie Efira), a poised and ambitious 38-year-old on the cusp of becoming the editor-in-chief of Rebelle magazine. However, her perceived uptight image stands in her way. Serendipity strikes when she encounters the charming and effortlessly cool Balthazar Apfel (Pierre Niney), a vivacious 20-year-old student. Alice soon realizes that Balthazar’s youthful exuberance is the very key to unlocking her career aspirations, and she embarks on a carefully constructed charade, pretending to be in a relationship with him to revamp her image. As Alice navigates the complexities of this unconventional arrangement, she grapples with the reactions of her colleagues, including Vincent Khan (Gilles Cohen), a potential rival for the editor position, and the judgmental gaze of society. The lines between pretense and genuine affection blur as Alice and Balthazar’s fake romance blossoms into something unexpectedly real, challenging their perspectives on love, age, and societal expectations. Luc Apfel (Charles Berling), Balthazar’s father, adds another layer of complexity as the older man observes their relationship, torn between concern and amusement. Amidst the fashionable backdrop of Parisian life, “It Boy” explores themes of self-discovery, challenging stereotypes, and finding love in the most unexpected of places, resulting in a heartwarming and humorous journey of transformation for both Alice and Balthazar.

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