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Hélène Roussel
Hélène Roussel, stage name of Yvonne Louise Gabrielle Roussel, (2 September 1932 – 5 December 2022) was a French actress. She was the sister of actress Michèle Morgan and the wife of actor . Roussel died on 5 December 2022, at the age of 90. Filmography *'' Service Entrance'' (1954) *''Razzia sur la chnouf'' (1955) *''Paris, Palace Hotel'' (1956) *''The Man in the Raincoat'' (1957) *'' Retour de manivelle'' (1957) *' (1967) *''Death in a French Garden'' (1985) *''My Dear Subject'' (1988) *' (1989) *' (1990) *' (1991) *' (1993) *' (1993) *' (1994) *' (1994) *''The Apprentices'' (1995) *'' The Eighth Day'' (1996) *''The Dilettante'' (1999) *' (2004) *''A Christmas Tale ''A Christmas Tale'' (french: link=no, Un conte de Noël) is a 2008 French comedy-drama film by Arnaud Desplechin, starring Catherine Deneuve, Jean-Paul Roussillon, Mathieu Amalric, Anne Consigny, Melvil Poupaud, Emmanuelle Devos and Chiara Mas ...'' (2008) References {{DEFAULTSORT:Roussel, Helene 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Courbevoie
Courbevoie () is a commune located in the Hauts-de-Seine Department of the Île-de-France region of France. It is in the suburbs of the city of Paris, from the center of Paris. The centre of Courbevoie is situated from the city limits of Paris. La Défense, a business district hosting the tallest buildings in the metropolitan area, spreads over the southern part of Courbevoie (as well as parts of Puteaux and Nanterre). Name The name Courbevoie comes from Latin ''Curva Via'' and means "curved highway", allegedly in reference to a Roman road from Paris to Normandy that made a sharp turn to climb the hill over which Courbevoie was built. Administration Courbevoie is divided into two cantons: Canton of Courbevoie-1 and Canton of Courbevoie-2. History A wooden bridge was built crossing the Seine at Courbevoie by order of King Henry IV when in 1606 his royal coach fell into the river while being transported by ferry. Rebuilt in stone during the eighteenth century, this w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Apprentices
''The Apprentices'' (french: Les Apprentis) is a 1995 French comedy film directed by Pierre Salvadori. Selected Cast * François Cluzet - Antoine * Guillaume Depardieu - Fred * Marie Trintignant - Lorette * Judith Henry (actress), Judith Henry - Sylvie * Philippe Duquesne - Man in Flat 48 Plot Antoine is a failed and depressed writer. Fred doesn't do much in his life and seems to be happy about it. The two of them share an apartment and live in a shambles. The adventures and mostly the misadventures of these two buddies/losers, makes them realise that despite everything that happens their friendship is the most important thing in their lives. References External links * 1995 comedy films 1995 films French comedy films 1990s French films {{1990s-France-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
French Actresses
This is a list of notable actors and actresses from France. ''(Persons are listed alphabetically according to their surname.)'' A * Kev Adams * Isabelle Adjani * Fatima Adoum * Renée Adorée * Anouk Aimée * Madame Albert * Catherine Allégret * Béatrice Altariba * Mathieu Amalric * Aurélie Amblard * Annabella * André Antoine * Fanny Ardant * Mhamed Arezki * Arletty * Françoise Arnoul * Henri Attal * Yvan Attal * Jeanne Aubert * Cécile Aubry * Michel Auclair * Stéphane Audran * Claudine Auger * Jean-Pierre Aumont * Michel Aumont * Daniel Auteuil * Serge Avedikian B * Édouard Baer * Germaine Bailac * Josiane Balasko * Nicolas Anselme Baptiste * Brigitte Bardot * Olivier Baroux * Jean-Louis Barrault * Marie-Christine Barrault * Gérard Barray * Jeanne Julia Bartet * Harry Baur * Nathalie Baye * Emmanuelle Béart * Ramzy Bedia * Loleh Bellon * Frédérique Bel * Annie Belle * Yasmine Belmadi * Jean-Paul Belmondo * Jeanne Bérangère * Sarah Bernhardt * Claude Ber ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2022 Deaths
The following notable deaths occurred in 2022. Names are reported under the date of death, in alphabetical order. A typical entry reports information in the following sequence: * Name, age, country of citizenship at birth, subsequent nationality (if applicable), what subject was noted for, cause of death (if known), and reference. December 25 * Chalapathi Rao, 78, Indian actor and producer, heart attack. (death announced on this date) 24 *Vittorio Adorni, 85, Italian road racing cyclist. *Cotton Davidson, 91, American football player ( Baltimore Colts, Dallas Texans, Oakland Raiders). (death announced on this date) *Franco Frattini, 65, Italian politician and magistrate, twice minister of foreign affairs, twice of public administration, European commissioner for justice (2004–2008), cancer. *Madosini, 78, South African musician. *Barry Round, 72, Australian footballer (Sydney, Footscray, Williamstown), organ failure. *Royal Applause, 29, British Thoroughbred racehorse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1932 Births
Year 193 ( CXCIII) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Sosius and Ericius (or, less frequently, year 946 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 193 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire * January 1 – Year of the Five Emperors: The Roman Senate chooses Publius Helvius Pertinax, against his will, to succeed the late Commodus as Emperor. Pertinax is forced to reorganize the handling of finances, which were wrecked under Commodus, to reestablish discipline in the Roman army, and to suspend the food programs established by Trajan, provoking the ire of the Praetorian Guard. * March 28 – Pertinax is assassinated by members of the Praetorian Guard, who storm the imperial palace. The Empire is auctioned off ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Christmas Tale
''A Christmas Tale'' (french: link=no, Un conte de Noël) is a 2008 French comedy-drama film by Arnaud Desplechin, starring Catherine Deneuve, Jean-Paul Roussillon, Mathieu Amalric, Anne Consigny, Melvil Poupaud, Emmanuelle Devos and Chiara Mastroianni. It tells the story of a family with strained relationships which gathers at the parents' home for Christmas, only to learn that their mother has leukemia. It was in competition for the Palme d'Or at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival. Plot Roubaix, December 2006. Junon Vuillard, married to Abel, is the iron-willed matriarch of the family. Junon held her family together through tough times, but her willpower made her children resentful. Junon remains handsome, and though her husband, who owns a small factory, is obese and elderly, he retains clarity, acceptance, tolerance, and unconditional love for his family. He and their mutual love holds a fragmented family together, albeit uneasily. They have three children in their 30s. Eldest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Dilettante
''The Dilettante'' (french: La Dilettante) is a 1999 French comedy film directed by Pascal Thomas and starring Catherine Frot, Sébastien Cotterot and Barbara Schulz. The film was entered into the 21st Moscow International Film Festival where Catherine Frot won the Silver St. George for Best Actress. Cast * Catherine Frot - Pierrette Dumortier * Sébastien Cotterot - Éric * Barbara Schulz - Nathalie * Jacques Dacqmine - Delaunay * Christian Morin - Edmond Rambert * Jean Desailly - Edmond Thibault * Armelle - The Judge * Jean-François Balmer - Président of the tribunal * Marie-Christine Barrault - Thérèse Rambert * Didier Bezace - Father Ferro * Gisèle Casadesus - The volunteer * Odette Laure - Zoé de la Tresmondière * Bernard Verley - André Ackerman * Michèle Garcia - The college manager * Sophie Mounicot - Gym teacher * Gérard Hernandez Julio Gerardo "Gérard" Hernandez (born 20 January 1933) is a Spanish-born French actor. Biography Hernandez was born in Vallad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Eighth Day (1996 Film)
''The Eighth Day'' (french: Le huitième jour) is a 1996 Franco-Belgian comedy-drama film that tells the story of the friendship that develops between two men who meet by chance. Harry (Daniel Auteuil), a divorced businessman who feels alienated from his children, meets Georges (Pascal Duquenne), an institutionalised man with Down syndrome, after Georges has escaped from his mental institution and is nearly run over by Harry. The film was selected as the Belgian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 69th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences The film was written and directed by Jaco Van Dormael. Some scenes in the film appear as dream sequences, often employing magical realism. The music of Luis Mariano ("Mexico," and "Maman, Tu Es La Plus Belle Du Monde") is used in these scenes, with actor Laszlo Harmati playing Mariano, who died in 1970. The original music score is from Pierre Van Dorma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Dear Subject
''My Dear Subject'' (french: Mon cher sujet) is a 1988 Swiss drama film directed by Anne-Marie Miéville. The film was selected as the Swiss entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 62nd Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Cast * Gaële Le Roi as Angèle * Anny Romand as Agnès * Hélène Roussel as Odile * Yves Neff as Carlo * Bernard Woringer as François * Hanns Zischler as Hans * Marc Darnault as Auguste See also * List of submissions to the 62nd Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film * List of Swiss submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film Switzerland has submitted 46 films for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film since their first entry in 1961. The award is handed out annually by the United States Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to a feature-length m ... References External links * 1989 films 1988 drama films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
French Third Republic
The French Third Republic (french: Troisième République, sometimes written as ) was the system of government adopted in France from 4 September 1870, when the Second French Empire collapsed during the Franco-Prussian War, until 10 July 1940, after the Fall of France during World War II led to the formation of the Vichy government. The early days of the Third Republic were dominated by political disruptions caused by the Franco-Prussian War of 1870–1871, which the Republic continued to wage after the fall of Emperor Napoleon III in 1870. Harsh reparations exacted by the Prussians after the war resulted in the loss of the French regions of Alsace (keeping the Territoire de Belfort) and Lorraine (the northeastern part, i.e. present-day department of Moselle), social upheaval, and the establishment of the Paris Commune. The early governments of the Third Republic considered re-establishing the monarchy, but disagreement as to the nature of that monarchy and the rightful occ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Death In A French Garden
'' Death in a French Garden '' (french: Péril en la demeure) is a 1985 French drama film directed by Michel Deville. It was entered into the 35th Berlin International Film Festival. Plot David Aurphet, a struggling guitar teacher, is invited to give lessons to Viviane Tombsthay, the daughter of a well-to-do couple. The wife, Julia, commences an affair with him while Viviane and a neighbour, Edwige, proposition him. Later, David is robbed but is rescued by a stranger, Daniel Forest, whom he has seen hanging around near the Tombsthay's property. Daniel admits to being a contract killer who is on a job and suggests that the robbery is a cover for someone who wishes to injure David's hand, such as a jealous husband. David receives an anonymous video tape with evidence of his affair; Julia says she has received one, too. He tells Edwige about the video but not about Julia. After he finds that someone has been at his house, he asks Daniel to stay overnight just in case. Julia appear ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
