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Jean-Claude Dauphin
Jean-Claude Dauphin, born Claude Legrand on March 16, 1948 in Boulogne-Billancourt, is a French actor. Biography He is the son of actor Claude Dauphin and actress Maria Mauban, the grand-son of the poet Maurice Étienne Legrand and nephew host Jean Nohain, his father's brother. At Lycée Paul-Valéry in Paris, he studied in the class of Latinist Bernard Mortureux, a specialist in Seneca. His debut, in 1968, in ''Adolphe ou l'Âge tendre'' (Adolphe or the tender Age), directed by Bernard Toublanc-Michel, made him famous. In 1969, he plays Claude Jade's fiancé in '' The Witness''. At the time, Claude Jade and Jean-Claude Dauphin were a couple. Jade later wrote in her autobiography ''Baisers envolés'': "He was charming, funny, intelligent, and I was not long in going out with him. With our fair complexion and fine features, we could have played a brother and a sister." Gérard Blain hired him in 1970 for '' The Friends'', a gay romance which won the Golden Leopard at the Lo ... [...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 commune in the Parisian area, located from its centre. It is a subprefecture of the Hauts-de-Seine 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 business district. Etymology The original name of the commune was Boulogne-sur-Seine (meaning "Boulogne upon Se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Léa (film)
''Léa'' is a 2011 French erotic drama film directed by . It was entered into the 2011 Chicago International Film Festival and the 2011 Cinemania Film Festival. Plot Léa is a student who grew up as an orphan. She lives with her grandmother who once brought her up and who now relentlessly demands Léa's full attention, even at night time. One night her grandmother, whose state of mind deteriorates increasingly faster, slips off and strolls around without heading for any particular destination. Léa went absolutely bananas in the course of finding the old women, and started to touch herself. Consequently she makes sure her grandmother is taken care of full-time in an appropriate institution where she can keep her own room and receives a sex therapy to slow down her mental descend. Léa, who works in a nightclub, can no longer cover her expenses by just cleaning tables. She starts working as one of the strippers and earns additional money with lap dance and a public show of mast ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The School Of Flesh
''The School of Flesh'' (french: L'École de la chair) is a 1998 French drama film directed by Benoît Jacquot, based on the 1963 novel ''Nikutai no gakkō'' by Yukio Mishima. It was entered into the 1998 Cannes Film Festival. Cast * Isabelle Huppert as Dominique * Vincent Martinez as Quentin * Vincent Lindon as Chris * Marthe Keller as Madame Thorpe * François Berléand as Soukaz * Danièle Dubroux as Dominique's Friend * Bernard Le Coq as Cordier * Roxane Mesquida as Marine * Jean-Louis Richard as M. Thorpe * Jean-Claude Dauphin as Louis-Guy * Michelle Goddet as Quentin's Mother * Jean-Michel as Marcus * Pierre Laroche as Robert * Richard Schroeder as The Photographer 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 Goda ... Refe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Benoît Jacquot
Benoît Jacquot (; born 5 February 1947) is a French film director and screenwriter who has had a varied career in European cinema. Life and career Born in Paris, Jacquot began his career as assistant director of Marguerite Duras films, including ''Nathalie Granger'', '' India Song'', and also actor in the 1973 short film ''La Sœur du cadre''. He turned to writing and directing with the 1975 film '' The Musician Killer'', which starred Anna Karina. He has directed over forty films, the most notable of which to American audiences are ''La Désenchantée'' (1990), starring Judith Godrèche, and '' A Single Girl'' (1995), starring Virginie Ledoyen. In 2003, he directed Massenet's opera ''Werther'' conducted by Antonio Pappano at Royal Opera House, Covent Garden Covent Garden is a district in London, on the eastern fringes of the West End, between St Martin's Lane and Drury Lane. It is associated with the former fruit-and-vegetable market in the central square, now ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Unbearable Lightness Of Being (film)
''The Unbearable Lightness of Being'' is a 1988 American romantic drama film, an adaptation of the 1984 novel of the same name by Milan Kundera. It was directed by Philip Kaufman, who co-wrote the screenplay with Jean-Claude Carrière, and stars Daniel Day-Lewis, Juliette Binoche and Lena Olin. The film portrays Czechoslovak artistic and intellectual life during the Prague Spring, and the effect on the main characters of the communist repression that resulted from the Warsaw Pact invasion of Czechoslovakia in 1968. Plot Tomas, a successful brain surgeon in communist Czechoslovakia, is pursuing an affair with Sabina, an equally carefree artist in Prague. Tomas takes a trip to a spa town to conduct a specialized surgery. There he encounters dissatisfied waitress Tereza, who desires intellectual stimulation. She later tracks him down in Prague and moves in with him, complicating Tomas's affairs. Tomas asks Sabina to help Tereza find work as a photographer. Tereza is both fa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juliette Binoche
Juliette Binoche (; born 9 March 1964) is a French actress and dancer. She has appeared in more than sixty feature films and has been the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Silver Bear, a Cannes Film Festival Award, Volpi Cup and a César Award. Binoche began taking acting lessons during adolescence and, after performing in several stage productions, was cast in different films. During the 2000s, she maintained an international career, alternating between French and English language roles in both mainstream and art-house productions. In 2010, she won the Best Actress Award at the Cannes Film Festival for her role in Abbas Kiarostami's '' Certified Copy'', making her the first actress to win the European "Best Actress Triple Crown" (for winning awards at the Berlin, Cannes, and Venice film festivals). Throughout her career, Binoche has intermittently appeared on stage, most notably in a 1998 London production of Luig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gilles Béhat
Gilles Marc Béhat (3 September 1949) is a French filmmaker and actor. Biography Gilles Béhat (Béat by birth) was born in Lille. The confusion around the "h" in his last name stems from an error in the credits of the first film he participated in as an actor: ''L'Hercule sur la place''. As a teenager, he played guitar with a rock band. He attended the Conservatoire d'Art Dramatique, taking acting classes. He launching his career as an actor by taking roles in television series such as that of Pierre Vignard in '' L'Hercule sur la place and'' Charles IV le Bel in '' Les Rois maudits'' (1972) as well as in the cinema in films like Gérard Pires's 1970 film ''Elle court, elle court la banlieue,'' Jean Yanne's 1972 film ''Chobizenesse'' and Bernard Paul's 1975 film '' Beau Masque.'' As a director, he made a series of feature films, including many detective and action films. He gained attention after the released of his 1984 gangster film ''Rue barbare.'' Several of his subsequent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maurice Dugowson
Maurice Dugowson (23 September 1938 – 11 November 1999) was a French film director and screenwriter. His 1975 film '' Lily, aime-moi'' was entered into the 25th Berlin International Film Festival. The following year, his film ''F comme Fairbanks'' was entered into the 26th Berlin International Film Festival. In 1981 his film ''Bye, See You Monday'' was entered into the 12th Moscow International Film Festival. Selected filmography * '' Lily, aime-moi'' (1975) * ''F comme Fairbanks'' (1976) * ''Bye, See You Monday ''Bye, See You Monday'' (french: Au revoir... à lundi) is a 1979 French-Canadian drama film directed by Maurice Dugowson. It was entered into the 12th Moscow International Film Festival. Plot A French film based on a Canadian novel (by Roger F ...'' (1979) * ' (1983) * ''Blind Spot'' (1995) * ''El Che'' (1997) References External links * 1938 births 1999 deaths French film directors French male screenwriters 20th-century French screenwriters 20th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Souvenirs, Souvenirs
"Souvenirs" is a song written by Cy Coben and originally recorded by Barbara Evans in 1959. Track listing 7" single RCA Victor 47-7519 (US) :A. "Souvenirs" (2:00) :B. "Pray for Me Mother" (2:10) Bill Ramsey version (in German) In the same year, the song was adapted into German. Sung by Bill Ramsey, it reached number one in West Germany. Johnny Hallyday version (in French) Later the song was adapted into French by . French singer Johnny Hallyday released it (under the title "Souvenirs, souvenirs") as an EP in 1960. Track listing 7" EP Disques Vogue EPL 7755 (1960, France) :A1. "Souvenirs, souvenirs" :A2. "Pourquoi cet amour" :B1. "Je cherche une fille" :B2. "J'suis mordu" :: "J'suis mordu" is a French adaptation of "I Got Stung" Charts References External links Johnny Hallyday – "Souvenirs, souvenirs" (EP)at Discogs Discogs (short for discographies) is a database of information about audio recordings, including commercial releases, promotional rele ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alain Corneau
Alain Corneau (7 August 1943 – 30 August 2010) was a French film director and writer. Corneau was born in Meung-sur-Loire, Loiret. Originally a musician, he worked with Costa-Gavras as an assistant, which was also his first opportunity to work with the actor Yves Montand, with whom he would collaborate three times later in his career, including '' Police Python 357'' (1976) and '' La Menace'' (1977). He directed Gérard Depardieu in the screen adaptation of ''Tous les matins du monde'' in 1991. Corneau died in Paris on 30 August 2010 from cancer, aged 67 and was interred at Père Lachaise Cemetery. Filmography *'' France, Inc.'' (1973) *'' Police Python 357'' (1976) *'' La Menace'' (1977) *''Série noire'' (1979) *'' Choice of Arms'' (1981) *'' Fort Saganne'' (1984) *' (1986) *'' Nocturne Indien'' (1989) *''Tous les Matins du Monde'' (1991) *''New World'' (1995) *'' Le cousin'' (1997) *'' Le prince du Pacifique'' (2000) *'' Stupeur et Tremblements'' (2003) *''Words in Blue ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Choice Of Arms
''Choice of Arms'' (French: ''Le Choix des armes'') is a 1981 French crime film directed by Alain Corneau. The main roles are played by Yves Montand, Catherine Deneuve and Gerard Depardieu. Although in structure a crime film, it is as much a character study of people under stress and an examination of aspects of French society. Plot Noël, a former gangster now breeding horses on his large estate outside Paris with his beautiful wife Nicole, has his quiet life turned upside down when two wanted crooks arrive in a stolen car. One is an old accomplice called Serge, fatally shot, while the other is a young psychotic called Mickey. When Serge dies, Noël buries him. Mickey goes into Paris and on his return finds two police detectives, Bonnardot and Sarlat, at Noël's house. After threatening them, he escapes and holes up with Dany, a friend in Paris. Thinking that Noël had betrayed him to the police, he turns up one evening as a dinner party is in progress and terrorises everybody. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
