After a remarkable journey in festivals and a recognition at the 2026 César Awards, “Nino” is now making its way to living rooms. Pauline Loquès’s first feature film is available starting from March 21 on CINÉ+ OCS. An intimate and moving film, carried by the usual performance of Théodore Pellerin, which has managed to impress both critics and the audience.
Since its first screenings, “Nino” has established itself as a unique work in the landscape of French cinema. Recognized for the performance of its lead actor, the film immerses the viewer in a three-day temporal parenthesis, between the announcement of cancer and the beginning of treatment. A tight narrative, almost suspended, that avoids pathos to prioritize a sensitive and profoundly human approach. This poignant film, awarded “Best First Film” at the 2026 César Awards, is now available on CINÉ+ OCS.
A short narrative, but of great intensity
Pauline Loquès’ narrative choice is radical: to tell the essential in a short amount of time. By following Nino through the streets of Paris, the film captures a turning point, where ordinary life shatters. This choice allows focusing on raw emotions, silences, and encounters that punctuate these decisive three days.
The director claims an instinctive writing, fueled by a personal painful experience. Far from seeking absolute realism, she embraces a form of gentleness in portraying the disease. A way to remain faithful to a certain idea of cinema: suggesting rather than showing, eliciting emotion without ever forcing it with sensationalistic moments. The producer herself, Sandra Da Fonceca, spoke about it with great admiration during an interview with the CNC:
“I saw the promise of a demanding yet accessible cinema, both funny and deep.”
Théodore Pellerin, a confirmed revelation
In the title role, Théodore Pellerin impresses with his accuracy. Already renowned for the diversity of his roles, the Canadian actor finds here a character that fits him perfectly. His restrained interpretation gives the film an additional depth.
Chosen almost as an evidence by the director, as we learn in an interview conducted with the CNC, he embodies a Nino who is both fragile and bright. His presence on screen guides the viewer through this ordeal, without ever falling into demonstration. A performance acclaimed during the Critics’ Week and confirmed by his award at the César for Best Male Newcomer.
After conquering international festivals and receiving recognition at the 2026 César Awards, “Nino” begins a new life on the small screen. Its arrival on CINÉ+ OCS starting from March 21 allows a larger audience to discover this delicate work.
Sources: CNC, CINÉ+ OCS
