Karim Leklou (highly praised for his moving and troubling performance) Daniel Huot-Marchand: Jean-Pierre Darroussin Rodolphe Blin: Grégory Gadebois Themes and Critical Analysis

(International title: Heat Wave ) is a 2015 French psychological drama directed by Raphaël Jacoulot . The film explores themes of social exclusion, groupthink, and collective morality during a period of environmental and psychological tension. Plot Summary

The film has been described as a "minimalist yet emotionally intense" study of human nature under pressure. Critics from Le Monde and Première have highlighted its focus on the "patient observation of the rise in intolerance" rather than a standard crime investigation.

Some reviewers compare its exposure of everyday cruelty to classics like Dupont Lajoie , though noting its approach is more singular and focused on the outcast. 'Heat Wave' ('Coup de chaud'): Film Review

Set in a small, quiet village in the South of France, the community is gripped by a punishing summer heatwave and a severe water shortage. Tensions rise as farmers struggle to irrigate their fields. In this volatile environment, the villagers begin to focus their frustration on , a mentally disabled young man who lives with his scrap-dealer family.

Production company: TS Productions. Cast: Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Karim Leklou, Gregory Gadebois, Carole Franck, Isabelle Sadoyan. The Hollywood Reporter Heat Wave (2015) - IMDb