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Pan-Européenne
Pan-Européenne is a French film production and publishing company. Originally only distribution company, in 1992 it began also a production company, producing ''Beau fixe''. It has produced various films, including Jaco Van Dormael's '' The Eighth Day'' (1996) and '' Mr. Nobody'' (2009), Jérôme Salle's ''Largo Winch'' (2008), and distributed Bryan Singer's ''The Usual Suspects'' (1995), Frank Miller and Robert Rodriguez's ''Sin City'' (2005). History Pan-Européenne was created in the late 1980s by Philippe Godeau. By distributing films such as Jaco Van Dormael's ''Toto the Hero'' (1991), Cyril Collard's ''Savage Nights'' (1992), and Jacques Audiard's ''See How They Fall'' (1994), Pan-Européenne began its activity of production company. The film studio Polygram entrusted to the company the distribution of their films in France. In 1999 it ended the partnership following the acquisition of Polygram by Universal. The restructuring of the group divides into two branches the compa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baise-moi
''Baise-moi'' is a 2000 French crime thriller film written and directed by Virginie Despentes and Coralie Trinh Thi and starring Karen Lancaume and Raffaëla Anderson. It is based on the novel by Despentes, first published in 1993. The film received intense media coverage because of its graphic mix of violence and explicit sex scenes. Consequently, it is sometimes considered an example of the "New French Extremity". As a French noun, ''un baiser'' means "a kiss", but as a verb, ''baiser'' means "to fuck", so ''Baise-moi'' () means "Fuck me". In some markets the film has been screened as "Rape me", but the French for "rape me" is "viole-moi". In a 2002 interview, ''Rape Me'' was rejected by the directors. In 2000, the Film Censorship Board of Malaysia banned the film outright because of "very high-impact violence and sexual content throughout." Later that same year, the film was banned in Singapore owing to "depictions of sexual violence [that] may cause controversy." In Australi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Odyssey (film)
''The Odyssey'' (French title: ''L'Odyssée'') is a 2016 French-Belgian biographical adventure film directed by Jérôme Salle and written by Salle and Laurent Turner, based on the non-fiction book ''Capitaine de La Calypso'' by Albert Falco and Yves Paccalet. The film stars Lambert Wilson, Pierre Niney, and Audrey Tautou. Premise The film follows Jacques-Yves Cousteau, a French ocean-going adventurer, biologist, and filmmaker. It sticks to historical events, and was based on documentation and interviews with people who worked with Cousteau. In 1949, Cousteau was an eccentric naval officer in France, with a beautiful oceanside house, who wanted to be a pilot. But he quits the Navy to explore and document the ocean. His boat, Calypso, was a 1941 minesweeper. The film is a biopic covering aquatic adventures over thirty years. Cousteau is revealed to be an adventurer but also an inventor. He designed the autonomous regulator, but also had romantic views of colonising the sea. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lightweight (film)
''Lightweight'' (french: Poids léger) is a 2004 French drama film directed by Jean-Pierre Améris. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival. Cast * Nicolas Duvauchelle – Antoine * Bernard Campan – Chief * Maï Anh Le – Su * Sophie Quinton – Claire * Elisabeth Commelin – Hélène * Frédéric Gorny Frédéric Gorny (born 6 September 1973, in Asnières-sur-Seine Asnières-sur-Seine () is a commune in the Hauts-de-Seine department and Île-de-France region of north-central France. It lies on the left bank of the river Seine, some eight ki ... – Pierre * Gilles Treton – Le directeur des pompes funèbres * Stéphane Daimé – Un collègue d'Antoine * Xavier Daimé – Un collègue d'Antoine References External links * 2004 films 2010s French-language films 2004 drama films Films directed by Jean-Pierre Améris Pan-Européenne films French drama films 2000s French films 2010s French films {{2000s-Fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romantics Anonymous
''Romantics Anonymous'' (french: Les Émotifs anonymes) is a 2010 French-Belgian romantic comedy film directed by Jean-Pierre Améris and starring Benoît Poelvoorde and Isabelle Carré. It received three nominations at the 2nd Magritte Awards, winning Best Foreign Film in Coproduction. Plot Angélique is a young French woman who suffers from social anxiety disorder and is afraid of just about everything. She regularly attends a support group for other people like her. Jean-René, who owns a small manufacturer of chocolate called the Chocolate Mill, also suffers from social anxiety, and is afraid of many things, particularly intimacy. The Chocolate Mill is failing because it makes a plain, old-fashioned kind of chocolate that no longer sells well. Angélique had attended pastry school to fulfill her dream of becoming a chocolate maker. However, her anxiety prevented her from being able to answer questions or write exams. Luckily, a fellow sufferer of social anxiety disorder, Mr. M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
One For The Road (2009 Film)
''One for the Road'' (french: Le Dernier pour la route) is a 2009 French film directed by Philippe Godeau and starring François Cluzet. Based on reporter Hervé Chabalier's autobiography about his battle with alcoholism, the story takes place in a French Alps retreat where Herve (Cluzet) confronts his dangerous addiction. The film received five nominations at the César Awards 2010 with Mélanie Thierry winning Most Promising Actress. Cast * François Cluzet as Hervé Chabalier * Mélanie Thierry as Magali * Michel Vuillermoz as Pierre * Anne Consigny as Agnès * Marilyne Canto as Carol * Bernard Campan as Marc * Riton Liebman Henri Liebman (born 29 January 1964), known as Riton Liebman, is a Belgian comedian, actor, and director. Career Liebman made his first impression with audiences at age 13, when French director Bertrand Blier discovered him and cast him as Christ ... as Martin References External linksOfficial website* * 2009 drama films 2009 films César Award ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Détrompez-vous
''Game of Four'' (''Détrompez-vous'') is a 2007 French comedy film directed by Bruno Dega. Plot Lisa and Thomas are lovers. They give appointments in hotels and have so far managed to avoid arousing the suspicions of their respective spouses, Lionel and Carole. One day, Carole goes to a new gynecologist (hers is on maternity leave!) And falls on Lionel, she had met shortly before leaving school, their children being in the same class. A detail then puts their chip ear, they even decorated the pen came from Seville, which had been offered by the husband and wife. They eventually realize that Lisa and Thomas were in the same place at the same time. Lionel and Carole each follow their spouse and discover their connection. They will then work independently of each other to separate the two lovers ... Cast * Mathilde Seigner as Lisa * Roschdy Zem as Thomas * François Cluzet as Lionel * Alice Taglioni as Carole * Florence Foresti as Brigitte * Artus de Penguern as François * Philipp ... [...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] |
The Man Of My Life
The Man of My Life (french: L'Homme de sa vie) is a French film directed by Zabou Breitman, written by Breitman and Agnès de Sacy, and produced by Philippe Godeau. It was first released in 2006. It stars Bernard Campan, Charles Berling, Léa Drucker and Jacqueline Jehanneuf. Cast * Bernard Campan as Frédéric * Charles Berling as Hugo * Léa Drucker as Frédérique * Jacqueline Jehanneuf as Jacqueline * Éric Prat as Guillaume * Niels Lexcellent as Arthur * Anna Chalon as Capucine * Antonin Chalon as Mathieu * Léocadia Rodriguez-Henocq as Jeanne * Caroline Gonce as Ilse * Aurélie Guichard as Lucinda * Philippe Lefebvre as Benoît * Angie David as Anne-Sophie * Gabrielle Atger as Pauline Critical response Review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes reported an approval rating of 47%, based on 19 reviews, with an average score of 5.75/10. At Metacritic Metacritic is a website that aggregates reviews of films, TV shows, music albums, video games and formerly, books ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Les Sœurs Fâchées
''Les Sœurs fâcher'' ('The Angry Sisters'), distributed in English as ''Me and My Sister'', is a 2004 French comedy film directed by Alexandra Leclère and starring Isabelle Huppert. Cast * Isabelle Huppert as Martine Demouthy * Catherine Frot as Louise Mollet * François Berléand as Pierre Demouthy * Brigitte Catillon as Sophie * Michel Vuillermoz Michel Vuillermoz (born 18 December 1962) is a French actor and scriptwriter. Vuillermoz has appeared in more than 100 films and 40 plays. In 1998, he received two Molière Award: Best Male Newcomer and Best Play for ''André le Magnifique''. ... as Richard * Christiane Millet as Géraldine * Rose Thiéry as Fernanda, la bonne * Bruno Chiche as Charles * Antoine Beaufils as Alexandre Demouthy * Jean-Philippe Puymartin as The editor * Aurore Auteuil as The hostess References External links * 2004 films French comedy films 2000s French-language films 2004 comedy films Pan-Européenne films Films scored by Philipp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippe Godeau
Philippe Godeau () is a French film producer, director and screenwriter. Godeau worked in distribution at the Gaumont Film Company before founding the production and distribution film company Pan-Européenne. Godeau has produced many films including ''An Independent Life'' (1992), ''Bad Company'' (1999), ''Lightweight'' (2004), '' Les Sœurs fâchées'' (2004), ''Largo Winch'' (2008) and ''Romantics Anonymous'' (2010). He collaborated with Jaco Van Dormael in '' The Eighth Day'' (1996) and '' Mr. Nobody'' (2009). Godeau has worked with Maurice Pialat, Virginie Despentes, and Jean-Pierre Améris. His directorial debut was the 2009 drama '' One for the Road'', starring François Cluzet, Mélanie Thierry and Michel Vuillermoz. Based on reporter Herve Chabalier's autobiography about his battle with alcoholism, the story takes place in a French Alps retreat where Cluzet confronts his dangerous addiction. The film received five nominations at the César Awards 2010 with Mélanie Thie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bad Company (1999 Film)
''Bad Company'' (original title: ''Mauvaises Fréquentations'') is a 1999 French film starring Maud Forget and Lou Doillon. It is a romantic drama about two young students falling in love. The movie is written by Alain Layrac, and directed by Jean-Pierre Améris. A few scenes from this movie are featured in a music video by Lene Marlin for her song, " Where I'm Headed". Cast * Maud Forget : Delphine * Lou Doillon : Olivia * Robinson Stévenin : Laurent * François Berléand : René * Ariane Ascaride : Olivia's Mother * Maxime Mansion : Alain * Cyril Cagnat : Justin * Delphine Rich Delphine may refer to: * Delphine (given name), list of people with the feminine given name * ''Delphine'' (novel), an 1802 novel by Germaine de Staël * ''Delphine'' (1931 film), a 1931 French film directed by Roger Capellani * ''Delphine'' ( ... : Claire Production Alain Layrac, the screenwriter, said the casting lasted nine months with 2,000-auditions. "Due to the subject of the film, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
How Much Do You Love Me?
''How Much Do You Love Me?'' (french: Combien tu m'aimes ?) is a 2005 French romantic comedy film written and directed by Bertrand Blier. It was released on 26 October 2005 in France and Belgium, and had a limited United States release on 18 March 2006. It was entered into the 28th Moscow International Film Festival where Blier won the Silver George for Best Director. Plot François, bored with his lonely life in Paris and dull office job, goes to a bar and meets Daniela, a beautiful Italian prostitute. Telling her he has won millions on the lottery, he says he will pay her 100,000 euros a month to live with him until his money runs out. She agrees but André, his friend and doctor, warns them his weak heart will not cope with an energetic sex life. After a meal at a restaurant, Daniela goes down with food poisoning and André, called to attend her, has a stroke and dies at the sight of her voluptuous naked body. Coming home one day, François finds Daniela gone. At the bar where ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
