Les Cowboys

A farmer in the French countryside becomes increasingly concerned when his teenage daughter, who has embraced a fundamentalist interpretation of Islam, announces she is going to Syria. He embarks on a decades-long, obsessive quest to find her, tracing her path through the Middle East and eventually into the Wild West of America.

Thomas Bidegain's directorial debut 'Les Cowboys' garnered a mixed to positive reception, with many critics praising its ambitious narrative and strong performances, particularly from François Damiens. However, some found the film's thematic exploration and narrative leaps to be uneven.

• Praised for its unconventional exploration of paternal obsession and cultural displacement.

• Noted for François Damiens' compelling and nuanced performance.

• Some found the film's thematic ambition and narrative shifts challenging to follow.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's unique story and emotional depth, highlighting the powerful portrayal of a father's search and the film's unexpected twists. Some viewers found the film's ending to be somewhat abrupt or ambiguous.

The film marks the directorial debut of Thomas Bidegain, who is also known for co-writing acclaimed films such as 'A Prophet' and 'Rust and Bone'.