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In July 2010, Laurent Fignon, the great cycling legend, commented on the Tour de France. Although the two-time tour winner of the 80s has incurable cancer, he follows as a reporter day by day the entire race. His doctor should treat him medically during the tour. After facing each other in disgust, the two men develop more understanding for each other from stage to stage. For Laurent, ending this tour means upholding life, even though broadcasting efforts are reducing the chances of a successful life-prolonging therapy.
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In July 2010, Laurent Fignon, the great cycling legend, commented on the Tour de France. Although the two-time tour winner of the 80s has incurable cancer, he follows as a reporter day by day the entire race. His doctor should treat him medically during the tour. After facing each other in disgust, the two men develop more understanding for each other from stage to stage. For Laurent, ending this tour means upholding life, even though broadcasting efforts are reducing the chances of a successful life-prolonging therapy.
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Genre:Drama, TV Movie
Written By:Sébastien Mounier, Fabien Onteniente, Florent Muller
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Runtime:85 minutes
Studio:France Télévisions, Calt Production, Media 365, ARTE
Cast
Fabien Onteniente
Director
Samuel Le Bihan
Laurent Fignon
Youssef Hajdi
Eddy Clavel
Claire Keim
Valérie Fignon
Olivia Côte
Pauline
Muriel Mayette
Doctor Chevalier
Enzo Onteniente
Hugo
Eric Théobald
Baba
Romain Sandère
Clavel's colleague
Jean-Pierre Marcellesi
Mayor of Revel
Louise Petitrenaud
Colleague from the Pyrénées
Sonia Laroze
Elderly patient
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