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Christopher Thompson (actor)
Christopher Thompson (born 1966) is a French actor, screenwriter, and film director. Early life Thompson comes from a family deeply associated with theatrical arts. He is the son of film director and screenwriter Danièle Thompson, and his maternal grandfather is director Gérard Oury (1919–2006); his sister is the actress Caroline Thompson. He is married to actress Géraldine Pailhas. They have two children. Born in New York City in 1966, Thompson was raised in his parents' home country, France. Later he returned to the United States to attend Brown University. Career Actor As an actor, Thompson's first major screen role was his portrayal of the revolutionary leader Saint-Just in '' La Révolution française'' (1989), a French television epic produced for the bicentennial of the French Revolution. His principal screen credits are in French productions, including the films '' L'Atlantide'' (1992) and ''Giorgino'' (1994), and the television miniseries ''The Count of Monte Cris ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Actor
An actor or actress is a person who portrays a character in a performance. The actor performs "in the flesh" in the traditional medium of the theatre or in modern media such as film, radio, and television. The analogous Greek term is (), literally "one who answers".''Hypokrites'' (related to our word for hypocrite) also means, less often, "to answer" the tragic chorus. See Weimann (1978, 2); see also Csapo and Slater, who offer translations of classical source material using the term ''hypocrisis'' ( acting) (1994, 257, 265–267). The actor's interpretation of a rolethe art of actingpertains to the role played, whether based on a real person or fictional character. This can also be considered an "actor's role," which was called this due to scrolls being used in the theaters. Interpretation occurs even when the actor is "playing themselves", as in some forms of experimental performance art. Formerly, in ancient Greece and the medieval world, and in England at the time of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jefferson In Paris
''Jefferson in Paris'' is a 1995 historical drama film, directed by James Ivory, and previously entitled ''Head and Heart''. The screenplay, by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, is a semi-fictional account of Thomas Jefferson's tenure as the Ambassador of the United States to France before his presidency and of his alleged relationships with British artist Maria Cosway and his slave, Sally Hemings. The film was critically and commercially unsuccessful, grossing $5.9 million on a $14 million budget. Plot Set in the period 1784–1789, the film portrays Jefferson when he was US minister to France at Versailles before the French Revolution. French liberals and intellectuals hope he will lead them away from the corruption of the court of King Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette and toward a more democratic form of government. Although deploring the poverty of the common people, he embraces the riches of French culture and civilization. It is his first time abroad, and he takes advantage of the opport ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1966 Births
Events January * January 1 – In a coup, Colonel Jean-Bédel Bokassa takes over as military ruler of the Central African Republic, ousting President David Dacko. * January 3 – 1966 Upper Voltan coup d'état: President Maurice Yaméogo is deposed by a military coup in the Republic of Upper Volta (modern-day Burkina Faso). * January 10 ** Pakistani–Indian peace negotiations end successfully with the signing of the Tashkent Declaration, a day before the sudden death of Indian prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri. ** The House of Representatives of the US state of Georgia refuses to allow African-American representative Julian Bond to take his seat, because of his anti-war stance. ** A Commonwealth Prime Ministers' Conference convenes in Lagos, Nigeria, primarily to discuss Rhodesia. * January 12 – United States President Lyndon Johnson states that the United States should stay in South Vietnam until Communist aggression there is ended. * January 15 – 1966 N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bardot (TV Series)
''Bardot'' is a French television drama series about the actress and model Brigitte Bardot. It was created and directed by Danièle Thompson and Christopher Thompson, and stars the newcomer Julia de Nunez in the title role. The six 52-minute episodes were broadcast on France 2 from May 8, 2023. Plot The serial follows the career of the actress and model Brigitte Bardot, from her first casting at the age of 15 until the filming of Henri-Georges Clouzot's film '' La Vérité'' (1960) ten years later. Cast * Julia de Nunez as Brigitte Bardot * Victor Belmondo as Roger Vadim * Jules Benchetrit as Sami Frey * Géraldine Pailhas as Anne-Marie Mucel, Brigitte Bardot's mother * Hippolyte Girardot as Louis Bardot, Brigitte Bardot's father * Yvan Attal as Raoul Lévy * Anne Le Ny as Olga Horstig * Louis-Do de Lencquesaing as Henri-Georges Clouzot * Laurent Stocker as Pierre Lazareff * Oscar Lesage as Jacques Charrier * Noham Edje as Jean-Louis Trintignant * Fabian Wolfrom as Sacha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Butcher's Daughter
''The Butcher Daughter '' (french: Tendre et saignant) is a French film directed by Christopher Thompson (actor) in 2021. It had a cinema release in France the 18 January 2022. Plot On the death of her father, Charly Fleury inherits the family butcher's shop. Editor-in-chief of a fashion magazine, she prefers to sell the business as soon as possible. Martial, her father's former assistant manager, decides to fight to recover the butcher's shop. While everything opposes them, Charly and Martial will have to learn live together. Cast * Géraldine Pailhas : Charly Fleury * Arnaud Ducret : Martial Toussaint * Alison Wheeler : Carole Katayan * Stéphane De Groodt : Miguel Amestoy * Jean-François Stévenin : Jacques Fleury * Antoine Gouy : Yves de la Closerie * Élisa Ruschke : Julia * Anne Le Ny : Madame Keller * Antony Hickling Antony Hickling (born 8 November 1975) is an English Independent film maker, actor and writer. He became a French citizen in 2018. Biography Antony Hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marc-André Grondin
Marc-André Grondin (born March 11, 1984) is a Canadian actor, known for his role as Xavier Laflamme in the 2011 ice hockey film ''Goon''. He also played Zachary Beaulieu in Jean-Marc Vallée's film '' C.R.A.Z.Y.'' (2005), for which he won a Jutra Award for best actor. He was born in Montreal, Quebec. Career Grondin is known for his work in the film ''Les fleurs magiques'', ''La belle bête'', '' 5150 Elm's Way'', ''Che'' and the television series ''Les super mamies'', ''Sous un ciel variable'' and ''Nos étés''. Grondin received a César in 2009 for his performance as Raphael in '' Le Premier Jour du Reste de ta Vie'' directed by Rémi Bezançon. He played Frederic Bourdin, a French serial impostor, in the 2010 film '' The Chameleon'', as well as French-Canadian hockey player "Xavier LaFlamme" in ''Goon'' (2011). He was nominated for Best Actor at the 8th Canadian Screen Awards for his performance in ''Mafia Inc.''. In other work, Grondin has served as a judge at the 2010 F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Change Of Plans
''Change of Plans'' (french: Le code a changé; literally, "The Code Has Changed," referring to the entry code for the outer door of the apartment complex where much of the film takes place) is a 2009 French film directed and written by Danièle Thompson. Plot The film is centered around a dinner that takes place every year between a group of Parisian friends during the "Fête de la Musique". Piotr, the husband of Marie-Laurence, who is an overworked lawyer, is on sabbatical leave so it is up to him to organise the dinner party. The dinner does not go as planned: Lucas quarrels with his wife Sarah, Melanie decides that this is the perfect time to confess her extra-marital affair to her husband Alain. Juliette, Marie-Laurence's sister, comes with a surprise guest, Erwann her new companion, who is thirty years older than her. The arrival of Henri, the father of Juliette and Marie-Laurence, is a further upheaval because Juliette is not on speaking terms with him. Cast * Karin Viard ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
César Awards 2007
Cesar, César or Cèsar may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media * ''César'' (film), a 1936 film directed by Marcel Pagnol * ''César'' (play), a play by Marcel Pagnolt * César Award, a French film award Places * Cesar, Portugal * Cesar River, a river within the Magdalena Basin of Colombia * Cesar River, Chile * Cesar Department, Colombia Other uses * César (grape), an ancient red wine grape from northern Burgundy * French ship ''César'' (1768), ship of the line, destroyed 1782 * Recife Center for Advanced Studies and Systems (C.E.S.A.R), in Brazil * Cesar, a brand of dog food manufactured by Mars, Incorporated People with the given name * César (footballer, born May 1979), César Vinicio Cervo de Luca, Brazilian football centre-back * César (footballer, born July 1979), Clederson César de Souza, Brazilian football winger * César Alierta (born 1945), Spanish businessman * César Augusto Soares dos Reis Ribela (born 1995), Brazilian footballer * César ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
César Award For Best Writing
The César Award for Best Writing (french: César du meilleur scénario, dialogues ou adaptation (1976-1982); ''César du meilleur scénario original ou adaptation'' (1986-2005) is a discontinued award given by the Académie des Arts et Techniques du Cinéma from 1976 to 2005. It was split into César Award for Best Original Screenplay and César Award for Best Adaptation in 2006. Winners and nominees 1970s 1980s The César Award for Best Adaptation and the César Award for Best Original Screenplay were awarded from 1983 to 1985. 1990s 2000s See also * César Award for Best Adaptation *César Award for Best Original Screenplay *Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay * Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay *BAFTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay *BAFTA Award for Best Original Screenplay The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Award for Best Original Screenplay has been presented to its winners since 1984, when the original category (BAFTA Aw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avenue Montaigne (film)
''Fauteuils d'orchestre'' (literal translation, Orchestra Seats) is a French film released in 2006 directed by Danièle Thompson, which she co-scripted with her son, Christopher Thompson. The film was released in the United Kingdom and Australia as ''Orchestra Seats'', and in the United States and English-speaking Canada as ''Avenue Montaigne''. Production Valérie Lemercier was awarded a César Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her performance. The movie was nominated for another four Césars and also received a shortlist nomination for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Film. The film is dedicated to Suzanne Flon (Madame Roux in the cast), who died after the film was completed. Cast * Cécile de France – Jessica * Valérie Lemercier – Catherine Versen * Albert Dupontel – Jean-François Lefort * Claude Brasseur – Jacques Grumberg * Dani – Claudie * Christopher Thompson – Frédéric Grumberg * Laura Morante – Valentine Lefort * Annelise Hesme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jet Lag (film)
''Jet Lag'' (french: Décalage Horaire) is a 2002 French romantic comedy film starring Juliette Binoche and Jean Reno. It is the second film directed by Danièle Thompson, following ''Season's Beatings'' (1999). Premise At Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris, a French beautician (Juliette Binoche) on her way to a new job in Mexico accidentally meets a French chef (Jean Reno) who has been delayed on his way to Germany from his residence in the United States. Labor strikes, bad weather, and pure luck cause the two of them to share a room overnight at the airport Hilton hotel. Their initial mutual indifference and downright hostility evolves into romance and a re-examination of their lives. Cast * Juliette Binoche as Rose * Jean Reno as Félix * Sergi López i Ayats, Sergi López as Sergio * Scali Delpeyrat as The Doctor * Karine Belly as Air France Attendant * Raoul Billerey as Félix's Father * Nadège Beausson-Diagne as A Roissy Passenger * Alice Taglioni as Ground Hostess * Jérôm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
