Qu'est-ce qu'on va faire de Jacques ?

When their father dies, Louise, Fabien, and Estelle are left to sort out the practical and emotional fallout, including responsibility for their brother Jacques, who lives with schizophrenia. The siblings have to reckon with gaps in the care system, long-buried tensions, and their own limits as caregivers. Louise in particular faces choices that change how she sees family and obligation, and the film follows how ordinary routines and small conflicts reveal deeper strains in their relationships, without resolving every question.

Directed by Marie Garel-Weiss and created by Pierre Chosson and Hedi Sassi, the 2021 production was made for television in France, featuring Vincent Deniard, Maud Wyler, Claude Perron, Pascal Rénéric, and Samir Guesmi in key roles.

As a television movie, it did not have a traditional theatrical box office run, instead reaching audiences through broadcast and streaming channels aimed at French viewers following its 2021 release.

Though not a mainstream breakout, the film prompted viewers and some critics to talk about how schizophrenia and family caregiving are shown on screen. Several conversations on social media and in French press pieces noted its focus on daily realities rather than sensational moments, and it contributed to ongoing discussions about support networks for people with mental health conditions.

Reviews were mixed to positive, with a vote average around 6.85 out of 10 from a small pool of viewers. Commentators tended to praise the performances, particularly Vincent Deniard as Jacques and Maud Wyler as Louise, and they noted the film's steady, understated approach. The story focuses on family dynamics, responsibility, and the practical challenges of caring for a relative with an intellectual disability, emphasizing moments of tenderness, frustration, and reluctant solidarity without turning to melodrama.