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Bonjour Sourire
''Hello Smile !'' or ''Bonjour sourire'', is a French comedy film from 1956, directed by Claude Sautet, written by Jean Marsan, starring Henri Salvador and Louis de Funès. The film is known under the titles "Die tolle Residenz" (West Germany), "Sourire aux lèvres" (Belgium French title). Plot The small principality of Monte Marino is in turmoil: the gloom of the heir to the throne, the Princess Aline, is the cause. The Prime Minister would like to see her smile, which would promote his advances to her and allow him to consider the crown. Despite all the subterfuges, Aline is not brightens. It will take four Parisian fantasy, Jimmy Gaillard, Annie Cordy, Henri Salvador Henri Salvador (18 July 1917 – 13 February 2008) was a French Caribbean comedian, singer and cabaret artist. Biography Salvador was born in Cayenne, French Guiana. His father, Clovis, and his mother, Antonine Paterne, daughter of a native ... and Christian Duvaleix, join forces to back the joy in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Claude Sautet
Claude Sautet (23 February 1924 – 22 July 2000) was a French film director and screenwriter. He was a chronicler of post-war French society. He made a total of five films with his favorite actress Romy Schneider. Biography Born in Montrouge, Hauts-de-Seine, France, Sautet first studied painting and sculpture before attending a film university in Paris where he began his career and later became a television producer. His first movie, '' Hello Smile!'' (originally ''Bonjour Sourire'') was released in 1956. He earned international attention with '' The Things of Life'' (''Les choses de la vie'', 1970), which he wrote and directed, like the rest of his later films. Featuring Michel Piccoli in the male lead, it was shown in competition at the 1970 Cannes Festival. The film also revived the career of Romy Schneider; she acted in several of Sautet's later films. In his next film ''Max and the Junkmen'' ('' Max et les Ferrailleurs'', 1971) Schneider played a prostitute, while in '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
