Papa est devenu un lutin
On Christmas Eve a quarrel between Nadia and her dad, Eric, pushes her to wish aloud that he become an elf. The next morning, Eric wakes up with pointy ears and a festive green suit, transformed into Santa's cheerful helper. The household must adapt as a grown man embraces magic, redefines... Read more
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About Papa est devenu un lutin
On Christmas Eve a quarrel between Nadia and her dad, Eric, pushes her to wish aloud that he become an elf. The next morning, Eric wakes up with pointy ears and a festive green suit, transformed into Santa's cheerful helper. The household must adapt as a grown man embraces magic, redefines authority, and builds a new kind of closeness with his daughter. The comedy arises from culture clashes between human routines and elf life, from gift wrapping to reindeer mischief, all under the glow of holiday warmth.
Though the film has not drawn wide critical attention, it foregrounds family resilience and the restorative power of belief in Christmas magic. The central relationship, a once distant father and his imaginative daughter, is tested and repaired through humor, shared wonder, and acts of care. The tone blends light slapstick with gentle sentiment, aiming for broad appeal to families seeking warmth and laughs during the holidays.
Details
- Release Date
- November 30, 2018
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Type
- Movie
- Genres
- Comedy, Fantasy
- Country
- Canada
- Studio
- Aperture Entertainment +2 more
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Cast
Jean-Marie Corbeil
Éric Rousseau
Elisabetta Fantone
Karine Rousseau
Anaïs Laforge
Nadia Rousseau
Jack Adams
Jack Rousseau
Written by: Dominique Adams