Synopsis
Set in Paris, a man working in fish delivery becomes involved in a legal battle with his sperm donations.
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Cast
- José GarciaDiego
- Lucien Jean-BaptisteQuentin
- Audrey FleurotElsa
- Gérard HernandezRamon
- Alice BelaïdiSybille
- Alison WheelerAlix, contractuelle
- Hugo DessiouxJeune Guide
- Arnaud TsamereMaître Chasseigne
- Douglas AttalStan
- Solal ForteXavier / Fugu
Recommendations
- 70
The New York Times
What distinguishes Fonzy is its attention to Diego’s Galician roots. As his character discovers his offspring and his paternal instinct, Mr. Garcia gives the bedraggled but compassionate Diego an aspect slightly more emphatic than his screen forebears. - 70
The Hollywood Reporter
Doval’s handling of ideas, notably the bioethical issues raised by artificial insemination by donor, is deft, and she benefits immensely from the performance of Garcia (her husband in real life) in a role that requires him to weave between comedy and a portrayal of emotional growth. - 70
The New York Times
What distinguishes Fonzy is its attention to Diego’s Galician roots. As his character discovers his offspring and his paternal instinct, Mr. Garcia gives the bedraggled but compassionate Diego an aspect slightly more emphatic than his screen forebears. - 70
The Hollywood Reporter
Doval’s handling of ideas, notably the bioethical issues raised by artificial insemination by donor, is deft, and she benefits immensely from the performance of Garcia (her husband in real life) in a role that requires him to weave between comedy and a portrayal of emotional growth. - 60
Total Film
Director Isabelle Doval’s relentlessly upbeat take is warm and fluffy, but leaves the sugary sentiments for the tear-jerking final reel. - 60
Village Voice
The comic plot of Fonzy is outrageous, but to writer-director Isabelle Doval, it's just an armature that supports its gently funny characters and its themes of emotional and filial connections. - 60
Total Film
Director Isabelle Doval’s relentlessly upbeat take is warm and fluffy, but leaves the sugary sentiments for the tear-jerking final reel. - 60
Village Voice
The comic plot of Fonzy is outrageous, but to writer-director Isabelle Doval, it's just an armature that supports its gently funny characters and its themes of emotional and filial connections.
