"Since we had nothing, we had nothing to lose.” Jean-Pascal Zadi was neither the best student nor the most famous rapper. But while shooting music videos, he discovered a love for directing. And in 2021, he won the César for Most Promising Actor. Humble and self-deprecating, Zadi looks back on a career path that was far from straightforward.
Season 1 • Episode 1 • 30 mn
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