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Frédéric Pierrot
Frédéric Pierrot (born 17 September 1960) is a French actor. He has appeared in more than 120 films and television shows since 1986. He starred in the film ''Tell Me I'm Dreaming'', which was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1998 Cannes Film Festival. He was also in Abner Pastoll Abner Pastoll (born 12 February 1982) is a British-South African film director, screenwriter, and editor, born in South Africa, where his family used to own a two-screen cinema. Background Abner started making films at the age of 4, inspired pri ...'s 2015 film '' Road Games''. Theater Filmography References External links * 1960 births Living people French male film actors Male actors from Paris 20th-century French male actors People from Boulogne-Billancourt 21st-century French male actors French male stage actors Chevaliers of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres {{france-film-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boulogne-Billancourt
Boulogne-Billancourt (; often colloquially called simply Boulogne, until 1924 Boulogne-sur-Seine, ) is a wealthy and prestigious Communes of France, commune in the Parisian area, located from its Kilometre zero, centre. It is a Subprefectures in France, subprefecture of the Hauts-de-Seine Departments of France, department and thus the seat of the larger arrondissement of Boulogne-Billancourt. Boulogne-Billancourt includes two large islands in the Seine: Île Saint-Germain and Île Seguin. With a population of 121,334 as of 2018, it is the most populous commune in Hauts-de-Seine and most populous suburb of Paris, as well as one of the most densely populated municipalities in Europe. Boulogne-Billancourt is one of the wealthiest regions in the Parisian area and in France. Formerly an important industrial site, it has successfully reconverted into business services and is now home to major communication companies headquartered in the Val de Seine Central business district, business ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Capitaine Conan
''Captain Conan'' (original title: ''Capitaine Conan'') is a 1996 French drama film directed by Bertrand Tavernier. It is based on the 1934 Prix Goncourt-winning novel ''Captain Conan'' (Fr. ''Capitaine Conan'') by Roger Vercel. Plot In the French infantry on the Macedonian front during the First World War, Conan, an officer of the elite Chasseurs Alpins, is the charismatic leader of a special squad, many from military prisons, who raid enemy lines at night taking no prisoners. Despising career soldiers, his only friend is the young academic Norbert. When the Armistice with Bulgaria is signed in September 1918, his unit is sent to Bucharest, capital of France's ally Romania, as part of the Allied intervention in the Russian Civil War. Neither fighting nor demobilised, morale plummets and courts-martial begin. After a successful defence, Norbert is coerced into becoming the prosecutor by the threat that, if he does not, Conan will be charged. In a brutal raid on a crowded night ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
They Came Back
''They Came Back'' (french: Les Revenants), known in the UK as ''The Returned'', is a 2004 French horror drama film directed by Robin Campillo in his directorial debut. The film was screened at the Hamburg Fantasy Filmfest in Germany, the Venice Film Festival in Italy, and the Toronto International Film Festival in Canada. Unlike the typical zombie film, in which the physically deformed undead compulsively feed on or otherwise harm the human population, the physically normal undead in ''They Came Back'' seek only to reintegrate themselves into the everyday life of the small French town where they formerly lived, or so it seems. Plot The recently deceased of an anonymous French town suddenly return to life, calmly streaming forth from a cemetery in a silent procession. The town council, led by the mayor (Victor Garrivier), makes plans to house the returned and help reintroduce them to society. The mayor informs the council that the event has lasted for roughly two hours throughout ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Immortal (2004 Film)
''Immortal'' ( French: ''Immortel, ad vitam'') is a 2004 English language French live-action and animated science fiction film co-written and directed by Enki Bilal and starring Linda Hardy, Thomas Kretschmann and Charlotte Rampling. It is loosely based upon Bilal's comic book ''La Foire aux immortels'' (''The Carnival of Immortals''). ''Immortal'' was one of the first major films (along with ''Casshern'' and ''Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow'') to be shot entirely on a "digital backlot", blending live actors with computer generated surroundings. The French video game studio Quantic Dream helped produce much of the cinematics. Plot In New York City, during the late 21st century, genetically altered humans live side by side with aliens and other beings, with the former lording over the latter and treating them as second class citizens. These beings have come to earth as refugees via the "inclusion zone", a mysterious vortex which appeared mysteriously one day, encompass ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
That Woman (2003 Film)
''That Woman'' (original title: ''Cette femme-là'') is a 2003 French drama film directed by Guillaume Nicloux. For this film, Josiane Balasko received her third nomination for the César Award for Best Actress. Plot Woman cop, Michèle Varin can not forget the death of her son, February 29, despite medication, alcohol and psychotherapy. She spends her evenings doing puzzles, alone with her pet rabbit. Terrified, like every four years by the approach of a new February 29, it must investigate the murder of a woman found hanged in the forest. The starting point of an unforgettable intimate adventure. Cast * Josiane Balasko as Michèle Varin * Éric Caravaca as Sylvain Bazinsky * Ange Rodot as Léo Kopmans * Frédéric Pierrot as Daniel * Thierry Lhermitte as François Manéri * Pascal Bongard as Evens * Corinne Debonnière as Catherine * Alex Descas as Denis * Valérie Donzelli as Claire Atken * Aurélien Recoing as Man Identification * Hammou Graïa as Doctor Borde * Yann Gove ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monsieur N
''Monsieur N.'' is a 2003 British-French film directed by Antoine de Caunes. It tells the story of the last years of the life of the Emperor Napoléon (played by Philippe Torreton), who was imprisoned by the British on St Helena. Napoléon retained a loyal entourage of officers who helped him plot his escape, and evaded the attentions of Major-General Sir Hudson Lowe ( Richard E. Grant), the island's overzealous Governor. The film suggests that Napoléon could have escaped to Louisiana, where he died, and that the body exhumed and now at Les Invalides is that of Napoléon's officer Cipriani. The film also suggests that Napoléon and his young new English wife, Betsy Balcombe, could have attended the ceremony of "Napoléon's" burial in the Invalides. Plot Napoleon is imprisoned on the island of Saint Helena in the South Atlantic Ocean. Here he dreams of how to escape from his captivity in his last "battle". Reception The film was well-received. , 71% of the 21 reviews c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Les Diables
''Les Diables'' (The Devils) is a 2002 French drama film from director Christophe Ruggia starring Adèle Haenel and Vincent Rottiers. Plot Joseph is a 12-year-old boy running from children's home to children's home with his autistic sister Chloé in tow. Chloé cannot bear to be touched, following only Joseph's commands as instruction. Joseph is fiercely protective of her as they flee the authorities to find their way home, back to the parents he believes abandoned them many years ago. They cling to a distant memory of a picturesque house, Chloé is able to construct it exactly the same each time, using the pieces of broken colored glass, she carries with her everywhere. Their plan is short-lived however, when they are caught and returned to yet another care home. Joseph wastes no time in stealing from his room-mates and demanding the two be left alone. Chloé makes great progress however with her carer, who is able to assess her condition and continue her care. Joseph quietly res ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Une Hirondelle A Fait Le Printemps
''The Girl from Paris'' (french: Une hirondelle a fait le printemps) is a 2001 French film directed by Christian Carion. Plot Sandrine (Mathilde Seigner) gets tired of her life as an IT instructor in Paris and decides to leave her work and dedicate her life to agriculture. She first goes to college where she earns her BTS in two years, undertaking internships along the way. She then wishes to buy an isolated farm in the Vercors from an old farmer called Adrien (Michel Serrault) who wishes to retire. Sandrine brings a new approach to the farming enterprise incorporating her internet knowledgeability: she converts an unused cow barn into a bed and breakfast, invites busloads of school children in for day tours, and sells her goat cheese over the Internet. Over time Sandrine and Adrien navigate their way from prickly separatism to mutual respect and warmth. The film ends with a shot of her leading her goats along the usual route, suggesting she has successfully addressed all tho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
April Captains
''April Captains'' ( pt, Capitães de Abril) is a 2000 film telling the story of the '' Carnation Revolution'', the military coup that overthrew the corporatist dictatorship (known as the '' Estado Novo'') in Portugal on 25 April 1974. Although dramatised, the plot is closely based on the events of the revolution and many of the key characters are real - such as Captain Salgueiro Maia and Prime Minister Marcelo Caetano. This European co-production was directed by Maria de Medeiros. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2000 Cannes Film Festival. Plot The film opens on the evening of 24 April 1974, as a young conscript soldier (Daniel) kisses farewell to his girlfriend (Rosa) before boarding a train from Lisbon back to his Army base at Santarém. Both are fearful that he will be sent to fight in the Portuguese Colonial War. Late and depressed, Rosa then travels by tram to Antónia's flat to babysit for her daughter Amelia. On arriving back (late) at his base, Da ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Modern Life (film)
''Modern Life'' (french: La Vie moderne) is a 2000 French drama film directed by Laurence Ferreira Barbosa and starring Isabelle Huppert. Cast * Isabelle Huppert - Claire * Frédéric Pierrot - Jacques * Lolita Chammah - Marguerite * Juliette Andréa - Eva * Jean-Pierre Gos - Marguerite's father * Robert Kramer - Andy Hellman * Aurélien Recoing - Georges * Marc Rioufol - Leon * Teo Saavedra - Herminio * Jérémie Korenfeld - Pierre François * Jacques Spiesser - Désormières * Blandine Paulet - Sandra * Jean-Baptiste Montagut - Handsome neighbor * Cécile Richard - Gertrude * Nathalie Nell - Annick Renard * Philippe Rebbot - Threatening man See also * Isabelle Huppert on screen and stage Isabelle Huppert is a French actress who has appeared in more than 120 feature films, mostly in starring roles. Regarded as one of the most respected actresses in French cinema, she has appeared in films directed by Claude Chabrol, Jean-Luc G ... References External links * 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
For Sale (1998 Film)
''For Sale'' (french: À vendre) is a 1998 French drama film directed by Laetitia Masson. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1998 Cannes Film Festival. Cast * Sandrine Kiberlain - France Robert * Sergio Castellitto - Luigi Primo * Jean-François Stévenin - Pierre Lindien * Aurore Clément - Alice * Chiara Mastroianni - Mireille * Mireille Perrier - Primo's Ex-Wife * Samuel Le Bihan - Eric Pacard * Caroline Baehr - Marie-Pierre Chénu * Roschdy Zem - The Banker * Frédéric Pierrot * Didier Flamand * Louis-Do de Lencquesaing Louis-Do de Lencquesaing (born 25 December 1963) is a French actor and film director. His daughter, Alice de Lencquesaing, is also an actress. Filmography As an actor *''Les dernières heures du millénaire'' (1990, Short) *''Madame Bovary'' ... References External links * 1998 films 1998 drama films French drama films 1990s French-language films Films directed by Laetitia Masson 1990s French films {{1990s-drama ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Les Sanguinaires
''Les Sanguinaires'' is a 1997 French television film directed by Laurent Cantet for the 2000, Seen By... project. Plot With the hype of celebrations for the turn of the millennium becoming burdensome, a group of friends attempt to avoid the chaos by leaving for a nearly uninhabited island. Cast *Frédéric Pierrot as Francois * Jalil Lespert as Stéphane Production The French company Haut et Court's producers Caroline Benjo and Carole Scotta initiated 2000, Seen By..., to produce films depicting the approaching turn of the millennium seen from the perspectives of 10 different countries. Benjo chose Cantet for France's contribution to the project because of his short films. Release The film played on the French-German TV station Arte in November 1998 and was screened at the Venice Film Festival, but was never generally released in theatres. References External linksLes Sanguinairesat the Internet Movie Database IMDb (an abbreviation of Internet Movie Database) is an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
