Bercot's film tells the story of a juvenile delinquent, Malony, and his upbringing from childhood to adulthood, as a children's judge and social worker try to save him.
The movie was shot in the Nord-Pas de Calais, Rhone-Alpes and Paris area regions, with the participation of Catherine Deneuve, Benoit Magimel, Sara Forestier and Rod Paradot, who plays the main character.
"The choice of this film may seem surprising, given the rules generally applied to the Festival de Cannes Opening Ceremony," said Thierry Fremaux, Event Director.
The world premiere of coincides with its release in French cinemas.