French for Beginners

The story of Henrik, who takes part in a student exchange program with France. The only reason for this journey is to conquer the heart of his dream girl. Wild Partys, exciting trips, a crazy host family and of course his trouble with the French language turn the - at first unmeant - holidays into a memorable summer.

Cast

François Goeske

as Hendrik

Paula Schramm

as Valerie

Lennard Bertzbach

as Johannes

Christian Tramitz

as Monsieur Nouvelleville

Dietrich Adam

as Thomas

Andreas Borcherding

as Vater Henrik

Élodie Bollée

as Charlotte

Charlotte Baglan

as Aurélie

Melina Borcherding

as Fünftklässlerin

Virginie Bonnier

as Janine

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