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A psychoanalyst between love and fear: Voilà, dad! in the cinema
Find out everything about the film “Voilà, Papa! – The almost perfect son-in-law” and its premiere on August 16, 2025 in Duisburg.
A psychoanalyst between love and fear: Voilà, dad! in the cinema
The cinema program in Cologne offers the newly released film "VOILÀ, PAPA! - THE ALMOST PERFECT SON-IN-LAW", an entertaining comedy that captivates the audience with a mixture of humor and psychological themes. The film by director Arnaud Lemort with Christian Clavier in the lead role has already thrilled an impressive 700,000 viewers in France and will now celebrate its premiere in this country on August 16, 2025.
The focus of the plot is the psychoanalyst Dr. Olivier Béranger, played by Christian Clavier, who tries to treat his insecure patient Damien Leroy (Baptiste Lecaplain). Damien struggles with a variety of fears, including a specific phobia of birds. To help him, Dr. Béranger tells him not to come back until he has found true love. A year later, however, to celebrate his 30th wedding anniversary, the therapist's daughter, Alice (Claire Chust), brings none other than Damien with her - and the situation takes its course.
Humor meets psychology
The connection between psychology and interpersonal relationships is discussed in a humorous way in this film. As actutnt.com notes, “Never Without My Therapist,” another film by Lemort, also raises questions about the ethics and moral dilemmas in the professional life of a psychoanalyst. But critics are divided over the way it handles serious topics. While some praise the approach as courageous, others fear it trivializes complex mental illnesses.
It is all the more exciting to experience the film within the scope of its age rating from 12 years, as, despite the topics it deals with, it should also have an inviting undertone for a wider audience. Humor is used as a tool to portray the fragile balance between a therapist's professional and private life.
A look at the cinema screenings
Cinema fans can look forward to an entertaining time. Admission prices vary, but remain affordable: from Tuesday to Thursday it's €8.90 (€7.50 reduced), while on Monday there's a special cinema day with admission just €7. For families there are small prices for the children's cinema adventure on Sunday - just €5.50. There are also special performances on Tuesday afternoons at 3:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. for just €7.
Regardless of the ticket price, the film shows the potential to provoke both laughter and thought. An aspect that is confirmed in the scientific examination of films and their effect on the human psyche, as psychologie.hhu.de documents. Films that address mental health can initiate valuable discourse and contribute to the understanding of various psychological concepts.
“VOILÀ, PAPA! – THE ALMOST PERFECT SON-IN-LAW”, which will be shown on the screen on August 16th, is more than just an ordinary trip to the cinema. It is an invitation to explore the complexities of human relationships and psychology and the perfect excuse for an entertaining evening at the cinema.