The Childhood of Icarus


The Childhood of Icarus is a 2009 film co-written, co-produced, and directed by the Romanian-born Swiss director.
The film stars an ensemble cast that includes notable actors from France, Switzerland, and Romania: Guillaume Depardieu, Alysson Paradis,, Sophie Lukasik, Dorotheea Petre,,, and Mădălina Constantin. It was released more than two years after the death of the leading actor, Depardieu, from an infection acquired while making this movie.

Plot

Following an accident, Jonathan Vogel loses a leg. Professor Karr offers a revolutionary treatment that will change his life. But this crazy dream turns into a nightmare, and Vogel becomes the victim of a terrible medical mistake.