Philippe Claudel

	Philippe Claudel Philippe Claudel (born 2 February 1962) is a French writer and film director. Claudel was born in Dombasle-sur-Meurthe, Meurthe-et-Moselle. In addition to his writing, Claudel is a Professor of Literature at the University of Nancy. He directed the 2008 film ''I've Loved You So Long'' (''Il y a longtemps que je t'aime''). Much admired, it won the 2009 BAFTA for the best film not in English. Life After studying in Nancy, he remained there and for eleven years worked as a teacher in prisons. Contact with his students inspired short stories, novels, and then screenplays. He has said that the experience made him give up his simple opinions about people, about guilt, about the water to judge others. "It's clear to me now that it would have been impossible for me to write a novel like ''Brodeck's Report'' or ''Grey Souls'', to make a movie like ''I've Loved You So Long'', if I hadn't been in jail." Awards His best-known work to date is the novel '' Les Âmes grises'' (Grey Souls), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Dombasle-sur-Meurthe Dombasle-sur-Meurthe (, literally ''Dombasle on Meurthe'') is a commune in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department in north-eastern France, close to the city of Nancy. History Dombasle is one of the main production sites for sodium carbonate in the world, as Solvay created there in 1873 one of its oldest production plants. This sodium bicarbonate production plant is a key economic actor in Nancy region. The remains of the castle were destroyed in 1963. Population See also * Communes of the Meurthe-et-Moselle department The following is a list of the 591 communes of the Meurthe-et-Moselle department of France. The communes cooperate in the following intercommunalities (as of 2022): [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Monsieur Linh And His Child ''Monsieur Linh and His Child'' is a novella by French author Philippe Claudel, originally published in French in 2005. Monsier Linh is a South-East Asian — probably Vietnamese Vietnamese may refer to: * Something of, from, or related to Vietnam, a country in Southeast Asia ** A citizen of Vietnam. See Demographics of Vietnam. * Vietnamese people, or Kinh people, a Southeast Asian ethnic group native to Vietnam Overse ... — refugee to France. His son and daughter-in-law were killed in an unspecified war, and he has fled to France with his infant granddaughter, Sang Diû. Despite the language barrier, he befriends the widower Monsieur Bark, whom he meets on a park bench. References External links Official pageat Maclehose's website 2005 French novels Novels by Philippe Claudel {{2000s-novel-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:** [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Jacques Villeret Jacques Villeret (; 6 February 1951 – 28 January 2005) was a French actor, best known internationally for his role as François Pignon in the comedy ''Le Dîner de Cons''. During his career, he earned many awards including the prestigious medal and title of Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur. Life and career Villeret was born Jacky Boufroura in Loches, Indre-et-Loire, France, to an Algerian father and a French mother. He studied at the Conservatoire de Paris (CNSAD) in the same class as Louis Seigner, the grandfather of Emmanuelle Seigner and Mathilde Seigner. While he was most famous for his role as François Pignon in ''Le Dîner de Cons''; both on the stage and in the film, his other celebrated roles included the extra terrestrial in ''La soupe aux choux'', the autistic Mo in ''L'été en pente douce'', and marshal Ludwig von Apfelstrudel in ''Papy fait de la résistance''. At the time of making the film '' Un aller simple'' directed by Laurent Heynemann – a film about ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Jean-Pierre Marielle Jean-Pierre Marielle (12 April 1932 – 24 April 2019) was a French actor. He appeared in more than a hundred films in which he played very diverse roles, from a banal citizen ('' Les Galettes de Pont-Aven''), to a World War II hero (''Les Milles''), to a compromised spy ('), to a has-been actor ('' Les Grands Ducs''), to his portrayal of Jacques Saunière in ''The Da Vinci Code''. He was well known for his distinctive cavernous voice, which is often imitated by French humorists who considered him to be archetypical of the French gentleman. Early life Marielle was born in 1932 in Paris to an industrialist father and a dressmaker mother. His first acting experiences dated back to his high school years during which he staged some of Chekhov’s plays with his comrades. He initially wanted to study literature but one of his teachers encouraged him to become an actor instead, so that he joined the Conservatoire National where he became close friends with Jean-Paul Belmondo and Jea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Yves Angelo Yves Angelo (born 22 January 1956) is a French cinematographer, film director and screenwriter. Angelo has won the César Award for Best Cinematography three times: in 1990 for '' Nocturne indien'', in 1992 for '' Tous les matins du monde'', and in 1994 for '' Germinal''. Filmography External links * 1956 births Living people French film directors French cinematographers César Award winners Officiers of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres French screenwriters {{france-film-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	A Childhood ''A Childhood'' (french: Une Enfance) is a 2015 French drama film written and directed by Philippe Claudel. Plot Jimmy is 13 years old and lives in a small dilapidated town in eastern France. At a young age, he has to stand on his own feet and assume the primary care role for his younger brother Kévin. During the summer, Jimmy is forced to grow up quickly as he hovers between his errant mother and his domineering criminal stepfather. Cast * Alexi Mathieu as Jimmy * Angélica Sarre as Pris * Pierre Deladonchamps as Duke * Jules Gauzelin as Kévin * Patrick d'Assumçao as The teacher * Fayssal Benbahmed as Mouss * Catherine Matisse as Lila * Lola Dubois as Lison * Philippe Claudel as The tennis coach Production Filming took place from 9 June 2014 til 1 August. Reception It received the Best Film Award at the Chicago International Film Festival The Chicago International Film Festival is an annual film festival held every fall. Founded in 1964 by Michael K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Leïla Bekhti Yasmine Leïla Bekhti (born 6 March 1984) is a French film and television actress. She is best known for her roles in '' Tout ce qui brille'' (2007) and, in 2006, ''Paris, je t'aime'' and ''Sheitan''. Early life Bekhti was born in 1984 in Issy-les-Moulineaux to an Algerian family from Sidi Bel-Abbes. She is the youngest of three children. Bekhti went to drama school in Paris ( 18e) before entering the programme of in Tolbiac. She next studied in the programme of Bérengère Basty at the Art’aire studio. To live and pay for her acting studies, she worked odd jobs (clothes, telemarketing). She has self-identified as a Muslim and speaks Algerian Arabic as well, because of her grandmother. Career In 2005, Bekhti's friends convinced her to go to the casting of ''Sheitan'', where she was selected for the role of Yasmin, a young '' beurette''. Released on 1 February 2006, ''Sheitan'' spent 13 weeks in cinemas, selling around 300,000 tickets. That same year, she acted opposite ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Daniel Auteuil Daniel Auteuil (; born 24 January 1950) is a French actor and director who has appeared in a wide range of film genres, including period dramas, romantic comedies, and crime thrillers. In 1996 he won the Best Actor Award at the Cannes Film Festival together with Belgian actor Pascal Duquenne. He is also the winner of two César Awards for Best Actor, one in 1987 as Ugolin Soubeyran in '' Jean de Florette'' and '' Manon des Sources'' and one for his role in ''Girl on the Bridge''. For his role in '' Jean de Florette'' he also won the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. Auteuil is considered one of France's most respected actors. Life and career Daniel Auteuil was born on 24 January 1950 in Algiers, French Algeria, the son of opera singers. He grew up in Avignon and Nancy, France. He began his acting career in musical comedy and made his film debut in 1972. Auteuil's starring role in the historical drama film '' Jean de Florette'' (1986) and its sequel '' Manon de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Before The Winter Chill Before the Winter Chill (french: Avant l'hiver) is a 2013 French drama film directed by Philippe Claudel. Plot Philippe Claudel and Kristin Scott Thomas reunite in this subtle story of a man thrust into a mid-life crisis by a chance meeting. Paul has never questioned his choices. Married right out of med school to the stunning Lucie, who set aside her own career to accommodate his brilliant one as a brain surgeon, he has been faithful, has earned the respect of his peers, raised a son and built a lovely home. Life is good. One day a bar worker says she recognises him: he performed an appendectomy on her. Paul denies this as he is a neurosurgeon, but she says it was a long time ago and he admits he used to do some other surgery in the past. She is a little insistent and when he leaves she asks if he will return. He does not reply. Bunches of red roses start to arrive for Paul at work, then at home. He discusses the situation with his wife but says they are, 'roses not death thr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Tous Les Soleils (film) ''Tous les soleils'' ( en, All the Suns) is a 2011 French film written and directed by Philippe Claudel.. The film also has been titled ""The Silence of Love"" in a version with English subtitles. Plot Alessandro is an Italian teacher who is determined to be a good father for his teenage daughter Irina. This is impeded by Alessandro's brother Crampone who lives in the same household and who never ceased to foster revolutionary political ideas. Selected cast Stefano Accorsi as Alessandro Neri Marcorè as Luigi aka Crampone Clotilde Courau as Florence Lisa Cipriani as Irina Anouk Aimée as Agathe Philippe Rebbot as Jean-Paul Émilie Gavois-Kahn Émilie Gavois-Kahn is a French actress. Theater Filmography References External links French film actresses 21st-century French actresses Actresses from Paris Living people 1978 births {{france-film-actor-stub ... as The letter carrier References External links * * 2011 films Films set in France Fren ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Elsa Zylberstein Elsa Zylberstein (born Elsa Florence Zylbersztejn, 16 October 1968) is a French film, TV, and stage actress. After studying drama, Zylberstein began her film career in 1989, and has appeared in more than 60 films. She won the César Award for Best Supporting Actress for ''I've Loved You So Long'' (2008). Early life Zylberstein was born Elsa Florence Zylbersztejn in Paris to an Ashkenazi Jewish Polish father, Albert Zylbersztejn (born 1938), and a French Catholic mother, Liliane Chenard (born 1940). Her father is a physicist and her mother was a beautician for Dior. She has a brother, Benjamin (born 1970). Zylberstein felt both Jewish and Christian; now she is "attracted to Buddhist rites". She has practised classical dance since her childhood. After a Baccalauréat A3, she began university and studied English, but she was strongly attracted to artistic pursuits. She studied acting under Francis Huster at the Cours Florent on the advice of Charlotte Rampling, whom Elsa Zylberste ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Kristin Scott Thomas Dame Kristin Ann Scott Thomas (born 24 May 1960) is a British actress who also holds French citizenship. A five-time British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA Award and Laurence Olivier Award, Olivier Award nominee, she won the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for ''Four Weddings and a Funeral'' (1994) and the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress, Olivier Award for Best Actress in 2008 for the Royal Court Theatre, Royal Court revival of ''The Seagull''. She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress in ''The English Patient (film), The English Patient'' (1996). Scott Thomas made her film debut in ''Under the Cherry Moon'' (1986), and won the Evening Standard British Film Awards#1988 Winners, Evening Standard Film Award for Most Promising Newcomer for ''A Handful of Dust (film), A Handful of Dust'' (1988). Her work includes ''Bitter Moon'' (1992), ''Mission: Impossible (film), Mission: Impossible'' (1996), ''The Horse Whisperer (film), The Horse Whisperer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]