Le Roi du Game (2026)
Director: Éric Judor
Cast: Éric Judor, Dominique Frot, Wesley Weigel, Eddy Leduc, Hafid F. Benamar
Did you know? The film's lead, Franck Gastambide, drew from his own experiences as a father to craft the emotional core of Alexandre's journey, and the medieval fantasy sequences were shot on a real-life immersive role-playing campsite in France that has hosted actual LARP events for over two decades.
Why Watch: Dive into "Le Roi du Game," a heartwarming and hilarious adventure that proves a father will go to any lengths—even conquering a medieval fantasy game—to reconnect with his daughter. This clever French comedy blends laugh-out-loud role-playing antics with a deeply moving story about rediscovering lost values, making it a must-watch for anyone who loves family, fantasy, or a feel-good film with real soul.
Tensions run high between Alexandre and his daughter Isaure, until he learns she’s been chosen for the oral entrance exam at a top-tier business school—the very thing she’s always dreamed of. But Isaure has vanished, swallowed up by a weekend of medieval fantasy role-play. To track her down, Alexandre steps into the game as a cunning Game Master. Yet, as the quest deepens, he discovers it’s he who has been lost for years. Disguised as “Renard Chafouin,” he seizes a rare chance to reclaim his true self—and to keep his daughter from slipping away forever.