Waiting For Bojangles (2022) Apr 2026

: Reviewers from Film Threat praised it as a "moving, beautifully crafted film" with "superb" performances.

: It is often compared to films like Mood Indigo or Love Me If You Dare for its elegant, fantastical romance style. Perspectives on the Film Waiting for Bojangles (2022)

The 2022 film ( En attendant Bojangles ) is a visually lush French-Belgian romantic drama . Directed by Régis Roinsard and based on Olivier Bourdeaut's best-selling novel, it explores a family's attempt to outrun reality through imagination and dance. Feature Overview : Reviewers from Film Threat praised it as

: In 1960s Paris, a young boy named Gary lives a life of "fun and fantasy" with his eccentric parents, Georges and Camille. They host nightly cocktail parties and dance to the song "Mr. Bojangles". However, as Camille’s behavior becomes increasingly unpredictable due to worsening mental illness, Georges and Gary must find ways to protect her and maintain their fantastical world. Directed by Régis Roinsard and based on Olivier

“The relationship between Camille and her son is one of the most touching on screen mother/son relationships I've ever seen.” IMDb

as Camille, described by Roger Ebert as having an "electrifying screen presence".

: The film starts as a "frothy French romance" with vibrant, "marvelous" visuals. It eventually shifts into a darker, more "melancholic" drama as the family's financial and mental struggles take center stage. Key Cast :