Nino
After a cancer diagnosis, a guarded young Parisian wanders through encounters that gradually restore his connection to people, feeling, and life.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- melancholic
- tender
- intimate
- reflective evening
- quiet weekend
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film’s quietly observant intimacy, restrained handling of illness, and tender balance of drama, humor, and emotional warmth.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Nino’s cancer diagnosis is explored through close-ups, reserve, and understated encounters rather than conventional tearjerking.
Nino walks through Paris, meeting friends, family, and strangers while gradually reopening himself to the world.
The encounters surrounding Nino gently lead him from diffidence toward emotional openness and affirmation.
Critical reception specifically highlights extensive close-ups and Théodore Pellerin’s modest smiles and fond looks.
Films like Nino, and why
The Fault in Our Stars
shared intimate coming-of-age drama, understated illness narrative, and tender emotional observation
The Student and Mr. Henri
shared parisian setting, youthful self-discovery, and gentle blend of melancholy and warmth
The Sea Inside
shared quiet character study centered on illness, human connection, and restrained emotional release
Movie Details
- Director
- Pauline Loquès
- Release Date
- 2025-09-17
- Runtime
- 96 min
- Rating
- 7.3 / 10 (90)
Cast
- Théodore Pellerin
- Salomé Dewaels
- Jeanne Balibar
- William Lebghil
- Balthazar Billaud
- Camille Rutherford
- Estelle Meyer
- Victoire du Bois
- Alexandre Desrousseaux
- Mounir Belhidaoui
Common questions
- What is Nino about?
- After a cancer diagnosis, a guarded young Parisian wanders through encounters that gradually restore his connection to people, feeling, and life.
- What is Nino like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Nino as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Nino violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Nino.
- What did critics think of Nino?
- Critics broadly praised the film’s quietly observant intimacy, restrained handling of illness, and tender balance of drama, humor, and emotional warmth.
- Which films are like Nino?
- Films with a similar feel include The Fault in Our Stars, The Student and Mr. Henri, and The Sea Inside.
- How long is Nino?
- Nino runs 96 minutes.
