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A Self Made Hero
''A Self-Made Hero'' (french: Un héros très discret) is a 1996 French film directed by Jacques Audiard. It is based on the novel by Jean-François Deniau. Synopsis Albert Dehousse has grown up on heroic novels, unfortunately his life isn't quite so exciting. Albert lives in a village in Northern France with his mother, who lives in memory of her husband, who she claims died a hero in the First World War. World War Two passes the pair by, as Albert is not called up as he is the only child of a war widow, denying him of his chance to become a hero. Having married the daughter of a member of the resistance, he leaves his family and his marriage for Paris where heroes are truly celebrated. About the film "''Les vies les plus belles sont celles qu'on s'invente''", (the most beautiful lives are those we invent) announces an older Albert Dehousse at the beginning of the film. ''Un héros très discret'' is a film which investigates the divide between fantasy and reality. Cast * Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jacques Audiard
Jacques Audiard (; born 30 April 1952) is a French film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is the son of Michel Audiard, also a film director and screenwriter. He has won both the César Award for Best Film and the BAFTA Award for Best Film Not in the English Language twice, in 2005 for ''The Beat That My Heart Skipped'' and in 2010 for ''A Prophet'', as well as winning the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival. His 2012 film ''Rust and Bone'', competed for the Palme d'Or at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival, was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Film Not in the English Language and the Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film, and won the BFI London Film Festival Award for Best Film. His 2015 film ''Dheepan'' won the Palme d'Or at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival. Life and career Audiard was born in Paris. He began his screenwriting career in the 1980s with films including ''Réveillon chez Bob!'', ''Mortelle randonnée'', ''Baxter'', ''Fréquence Meurtre'', a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippe Nahon
Philippe Nahon (; 24 December 1938 – 19 April 2020) was a French actor. Best known films Nahon was best known for his roles in French horror and thriller films, including '' I Stand Alone'', '' Humains'', '' Calvaire'', ''The Pack'' and ''Haute Tension,'' and he has been featured as a nameless butcher in three films by Gaspar Noé – ''Carne'', '' I Stand Alone,'' and ''Irréversible'' (cameo). He died from an illness made worse by COVID-19 Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a contagious disease caused by a virus, the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The first known case was COVID-19 pandemic in Hubei, identified in Wuhan, China, in December ... on 19 April 2020. Theater Filmography References External links * * 1938 births 2020 deaths French male film actors Male actors from Paris 20th-century French male actors 21st-century French male actors French male stage actors French male television actors Deaths fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
César Award For Best Editing
The César Award for Best Editing (french: César du meilleur montage) is one of the annual César Awards given by the Académie des Arts et Techniques du Cinéma. Eligible films are usually in the French language. Winners and nominees 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s See also *Academy Award for Best Editing *BAFTA Award for Best Editing *European Film Award for Best Editor *Magritte Award for Best Editing References * External links * César Award for Best Editingat '' AlloCiné'' {{DEFAULTSORT:Cesar Award For Best Editing Editing Editing is the process of selecting and preparing written, photographic, visual, audible, or cinematic material used by a person or an entity to convey a message or information. The editing process can involve correction, condensation, orga ... Film editing awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
César Award For Best Director
This is the list of winners and nominees of the César Award for Best Director ( French: ''César du meilleur réalisateur''). History Superlatives Winners and nominees 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s Multiple wins and nominations The following individuals received two or more Best Director awards: The following individuals received three or more Best Director nominations: See also *Lumières Award for Best Director *Magritte Award for Best Director *European Film Award for Best Director *Academy Award for Best Director *BAFTA Award for Best Direction References External links * César Award for Best Directorat '' AlloCiné'' {{DEFAULTSORT:Cesar Award for Best Director Director Director may refer to: Literature * ''Director'' (magazine), a British magazine * ''The Director'' (novel), a 1971 novel by Henry Denker * ''The Director'' (play), a 2000 play by Nancy Hasty Music * Director (band), an Irish rock band * ''D ... Awards for be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
César Award For Best Supporting Actress
The César Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role (French: ''César de la meilleure actrice dans un second rôle'') is one of the César Awards, presented annually by the ''Académie des Arts et Techniques du Cinéma'' to recognize the outstanding performance in a supporting role of an actress who has worked within the French film industry during the year preceding the ceremony. Nominees and winner are selected via a run-off voting by all the members of the Académie. History Superlatives As of 2019, 137 actresses have been nominated in the category, with a total of 34 different winners. The average age at first nomination is 41 and the average age of winners at first win is 38. With three wins (1991, 1993, 1999), Dominique Blanc holds the record of most César Award for Best Supporting Actress. Eight actresses have won the César twice: Marie-France Pisier (1976, 1977), Nathalie Baye (1981, 1982), Suzanne Flon (1984, 1990), Annie Girardot (1996, 2002), Valérie Lemercier ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
César Award For Best Supporting Actor
List of winners and nominees of the César Award for Best Supporting Actor (french: César du meilleur second rôle masculin). History Superlatives List of winners and nominees 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s Multiple awards and nominations The following individuals received two or more Best Supporting Actor awards: The following individuals received three or more Best Supporting Actor nominations: Fabrice Luchini has the record of most consecutive nominations with three (1993, 1994, 1995). Eight actors have 2 consecutive nominations: Guy Marchand (1981, 1982), Vincent Pérez (1998, 1999), Jamel Debbouze (2002, 2003), Clovis Cornillac (2004, 2005), Dany Boon (2006, 2007), Niels Arestrup (2010, 2011), Louis Garrel (2015, 2016) and Laurent Lafitte (2017, 2018). References ''Adapted from the articlCésar Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role from Wikinfo, licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License.'' See also * Academy Award for Best Sup ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
César Awards
The César Award is the national film award of France. It is delivered in the ' ceremony and was first awarded in 1976. The nominations are selected by the members of twelve categories of filmmaking professionals and supported by the French Ministry of Culture. The nationally televised award ceremony is held in Paris each year in February. The exact location has changed over the years (in the Théâtre du Châtelet from 2002 to 2016). It is an initiative of the Académie des Arts et Techniques du Cinéma, which was founded in 1975. The César Award is considered the highest film honor in France, the French film industry's equivalent to the Molière Award for theatre, and the Victoires de la Musique for music. In cinema, it is the French equivalent to the Academy Award. The award was created by Georges Cravenne, who was also the creator of the Molière Award for theatre. The name of the award comes from the sculptor César Baldaccini (1921–1998) who designed it. The 47th Cà ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Golden Palm
The Palme d'Or (; en, Golden Palm) is the highest prize awarded at the Cannes Film Festival. It was introduced in 1955 by the festival's organizing committee. Previously, from 1939 to 1954, the festival's highest prize was the Grand Prix du Festival International du Film. In 1964, The Palme d'Or was replaced again by the Grand Prix, before being reintroduced in 1975. The Palme d'Or is widely considered one of the film industry's most prestigious awards. History In 1954, the festival decided to present an award annually, titled the Grand Prix of the International Film Festival, with a new design each year from a contemporary artist. The festival's board of directors invited several jewellers to submit designs for a palm, in tribute to the coat of arms of the city of Cannes, evoking the famous legend of Saint Honorat and the palm trees lining the famous Promenade de la Croisette. The original design by Parisian jeweller Lucienne Lazon, inspired by a sketch by director Jean ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Best Screenplay Award (Cannes Film Festival)
The Best Screenplay Award (french: Prix du scénario) is an award presented by the Jury to the best screenwriter for their work on a film of the Official Selection of the Cannes Film Festival. It was first awarded in 1949. Winners See also * Silver Bear for Best Screenplay The Silver Bear for Best Screenplay (german: Silberner Bär/Bestes Drehbuch) is the Berlin International Film Festival's award for achievement in Screenwriting. Winners See also * Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Screenplay The Best Screen ... Notes :A: This year the award received the name ''Prix du scénario original'' (Original Screenplay Award). :B: This year the award received the name ''Prix du scénario et des dialogues au Festival International du Film'' (Screenplay and Dialogues Award). :C: This year the award received the name ''Prix du meilleur scénario original'' (Best Original Screenplay Award). External links Cannes Film Festival Official WebsiteCannes Film Festival at IMDB. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1996 Cannes Film Festival
The 49th Cannes Film Festival was held from 9 to 20 May 1996. The Palme d'Or went to '' Secrets & Lies'' by Mike Leigh. The festival opened with ''Ridicule'', directed by Patrice Leconte and closed with '' Flirting with Disaster'', directed by David O. Russell. Sabine Azéma was the mistress of ceremonies. Juries Main competition The following people were appointed as the Jury for the feature films of the 1996 Official Selection: * Francis Ford Coppola (USA) (president) *Nathalie Baye (France) *Greta Scacchi, actrice (Italy) *Michael Ballhaus (Germany) *Henry Chapier (France) *Atom Egoyan (Canada) *Eiko Ishioka ( Japan) * Krzysztof Piesiewicz (Poland) *Antonio Tabucchi (Italy) * Anh Hung Tran (France) Camera d'Or The following people were appointed as the Jury of the 1996 Camera d'Or: * Françoise Fabian (Comedian) President * Antoine Simkine (Fédération Nationale des Industries) *Daniel Schmid (Director) *Gian Luca Farinelli (Cinephile) *Jacques Kermabon (Critic) *Ramon Fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wilfred Benaïche
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Wilfred may refer to: * Wilfred (given name), a given name and list of people (and fictional characters) with the name * Wilfred, Indiana, an unincorporated community in the United States * ''Wilfred'' (Australian TV series), a comedy series * ''Wilfred'' (American TV series), a remake of the Australian series * Operation Wilfred, a British Second World War naval operation People with the surname * Harmon Wilfred, stateless businessman in New Zealand * Thomas Wilfred (1889–1968), Danish musician and inventor See also * Wilf * Wilfredo * Wilfrid ( – ), English bishop and saint * Wilfried * Wilford (other) Wilford is a village in Nottinghamshire, England. Wilford may also refer to: Places *Wilford, Arizona, a ghost town in the United States *Wilford, Idaho, an unincorporated community in the United States *Wilford, a townland in County Mayo, Irelan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Armand De Baudry D'Asson
Armand refer to: People * Armand (name), list of people with this name *Armand (photographer) (1901–1963), Armenian photographer *Armand (singer) (1946–2015), Dutch protest singer *Sean Armand (born 1991), American basketball player *Armand, duc d'Aiguillon (1750–1800), French noble *Armand of Kersaint (1742–1793), French sailor and politician Places *Saint-Armand, Quebec, Canada *Armand-e Olya, Iran *Armand-e Sofla, Iran *Armand Rural District, Iran * St. Armand, New York *St. Armand's Key in Florida *Armand-Jude River, a river in Charlevoix Regional County Municipality, Capitale-Nationale, Quebec, Canada See also *Arman (other) *Arman (name) *Armand Commission, first commission of the European Atomic Energy Community *Armand de Brignac, champagne brand produced by Champagne Cattier *Armand's Legion, Continental Army military unit *St Armand (other) St-Armand, St. Armand, Saint Armand, or ''variation'', may refer to: People * Saint Herman (disamb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
