What are the key story phases in Jappeloup?

The story of Jappeloup progresses through these phases: The Underdog Beginning, Rising Through the Ranks, The Olympic Dream, Olympic Glory.

How does Jappeloup end?

In the final act ("Olympic Glory"): Pierre overcomes his final obstacles, achieves Olympic victory, and reconciles with his father, finding confidence and purpose.

Jappeloup (2013) — AI Story Visualization

Name: Jappeloup
Genre: drama
Released: 2013
Rating: 7.1

Plot Analysis Summary

The extraordinary true sports story of Pierre Durand and his horse Jappeloup's journey to Olympic success

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

The Underdog Beginning

Rising Through the Ranks

The Olympic Dream

Olympic Glory

A true sports story that utterly defies the odds, Duguay’s film captures the wild ups and downs of the Olympics-bound career of legendary equine star Jappeloup and his troubled rider, locked in a tense relationship with his horseman father and forever uncertain of his own skills as an equestrian

Directed by

Christian Duguay

Key Cast

Guillaume Canet — Pierre Durand
Marina Hands — Nadia Durand, wife of Pierre
Daniel Auteuil — Serge Durand, father of Pierre
Lou de Laâge — Raphaëlle Dalio, Jappeloup's groom
Tchéky Karyo — Marcel Rozier, French team coach

Rating: 7.1/10 (397 votes)