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Pierre Londiche
Pierre Emile Albert Gerard Leclercq (27 September 1932 – 24 November 2022), better known as Pierre Londiche, was a French actor and playwright. Londiche died in Paris on 24 November 2022, at the age of 90. Filmography *''The Things of Life'' (1970) *' (1971) *' (1973) *'' Act of Aggression'' (1975) *''The French Detective'' (1975) *'' Mado'' (1976) *' (1977) *' (1977) *' (1977) *' (1978) *'' The Dogs'' (1979) *'' Laura'' (1979) *'' La provinciale'' (1981) *' (1982) *''Life Is a Bed of Roses'' (1983) *' (1983) *' (1984) *''Mesrine'' (1984) *' (1984) *' (1985) *' (1986) *''Cross'' (1987) *' (1988) *''How I Killed My Father'' (2001) *' (2009) Theatre *''King Lear'', directed by at the Théâtre Nanterre-Amandiers The Théâtre Nanterre-Amandiers, also Théâtre des Amandiers, is a theatre in Nanterre and a known theatre outside of Paris. The present building opened in 1976. The company is a ''Centre dramatique national'' (National dramatic center), a natio ... (1970) Publicat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brackets
A bracket is either of two tall fore- or back-facing punctuation marks commonly used to isolate a segment of text or data from its surroundings. Typically deployed in symmetric pairs, an individual bracket may be identified as a 'left' or 'right' bracket or, alternatively, an "opening bracket" or "closing bracket", respectively, depending on the Writing system#Directionality, directionality of the context. Specific forms of the mark include parentheses (also called "rounded brackets"), square brackets, curly brackets (also called 'braces'), and angle brackets (also called 'chevrons'), as well as various less common pairs of symbols. As well as signifying the overall class of punctuation, the word "bracket" is commonly used to refer to a specific form of bracket, which varies from region to region. In most English-speaking countries, an unqualified word "bracket" refers to the parenthesis (round bracket); in the United States, the square bracket. Glossary of mathematical sym ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Life Is A Bed Of Roses
''Life Is a Bed of Roses'' ( French: ''La vie est un roman'') is a 1983 French film directed by Alain Resnais from a screenplay by Jean Gruault. The English-language distribution title of the film is ''Life Is a Bed of Roses'', though it has also been known as ''Forbek's Castle'' and ''Life Is a Fairy Tale''. A literal translation of the original title is "Life is a novel 'or'' story, romance; in the film the French quotation (or misquotation) is attributed to Napoleon. Plot The film interweaves three stories from different eras but sharing a common location, in the forest of Ardennes. In legendary times, the baby son of a king is rescued by his nurse when his father is killed by a rival. When the boy grows up, he kills a dragon, rescues a maiden, and reclaims his kingdom, to initiate a reign of love and happiness. In 1914, the wealthy Count Forbek announces to his friends his plan to build an extravagant castle, a "temple of happiness", as a home for himself and for them, which ... [...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] |
Théâtre Nanterre-Amandiers
The Théâtre Nanterre-Amandiers, also Théâtre des Amandiers, is a theatre in Nanterre and a known theatre outside of Paris. The present building opened in 1976. The company is a ''Centre dramatique national'' (National dramatic center), a national public theatre. Artistic directors included Patrice Chéreau and Catherine Tasca (1982), Jean-Pierre Vincent (1990) and Jean-Louis Martinelli (2002). The theatre runs a film studio and an acting school which is connected to theatre studies at the Paris West University Nanterre La Défense. History The theatre developed from the Festival de Nanterre, first staged in 1965 in a circus tent. In 1966 it was moved to the University of Nanterre. From 1971 it was made a ''Centre dramatique national'', a national public theater, and received public funding. In 1976 the theatre moved to the ''Maison de la Culture''. That event is considered the inauguration of the theater. The building, which seats 900 people, is at 7 avenue Pablo Picasso i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Lear
''King Lear'' is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare. It is based on the mythological Leir of Britain. King Lear, in preparation for his old age, divides his power and land between two of his daughters. He becomes destitute and insane and a proscribed crux of political machinations. The first known performance of any version of Shakespeare's play was on Saint Stephen's Day in 1606. The three extant publications from which modern editors derive their texts are the 1608 quarto (Q1) and the 1619 quarto (Q2, unofficial and based on Q1) and the 1623 First Folio. The quarto versions differ significantly from the folio version. The play was often revised after the English Restoration for audiences who disliked its dark and depressing tone, but since the 19th century Shakespeare's original play has been regarded as one of his supreme achievements. Both the title role and the supporting roles have been coveted by accomplished actors, and the play has been widely adapted. In his ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
How I Killed My Father
''How I Killed My Father'' (french: Comment j'ai tué mon père) is a 2001 French thriller drama film directed by Anne Fontaine. Plot Jean-Luc, an established gerontologist, has not had any contact with his father, Maurice, for many years and thinks he is dead. Jean-Luc lost touch when his father left his family to work as a physician in Africa. Without notice, the father reappears. He is bankrupt and moves into his son's home for several days. He annoys Jean-Luc with compliments that sound like accusations. Or is it Jean-Luc that always hears irony? His wife likes the senior immediately, and even Jean-Luc's younger brother accepts him. Jean-Luc would like to kill his father but... Cast *Charles Berling as Jean-Luc *Michel Bouquet as Maurice *Natacha Régnier as Isa * Stéphane Guillon as Patrick *Amira Casar as Myriem *Hubert Koundé as Jean-Toussaint *Karole Rocher as Laetitia *François Berléand as The patient Reception The review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported that 89% ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cross (1987 Film)
''Cross'' is a French crime film written and directed by Philippe Setbon. Synopsis The divorced cop Eli Cantor once brought a man named Simon Leenhardt behind bars. Leenhardt has sworn revenge to Cantor. He escapes from an insane asylum for criminals and breaks into the house where Cantor's family lives. With a team of psychopaths he takes everybody in the house as hostage. Eli feels he can't risk to ask for official help. He plans to tackle the situation discretely. Unfortunately his best friend in the police force refuses to help him. So Eli looks out for another potential partner. He comes across the adventurer Thomas Crosky who engages in illegal fights just for kicks. Together they sneak into the house. Meanwhile Leenhardt tries to make friends with Cantor's family but his manic accomplices get more and more out of control. Cast *Michel Sardou: Thomas Crosky ("Cross") *Roland Giraud: Eli Cantor *Patrick Bauchau: Simon Leenhardt *Marie-Anne Chazel: Catherine Crosky *Maxi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mesrine (1984 Film)
''Mesrine'' is a 1984 French film written and directed by André Génovès. A biographical film based on the life of Jacques Mesrine, it focuses on the eighteen months following his escape from La Santé Prison in May 1978 until his death in November 1979. Nicolas Silberg stars as the eponymous lead character. Cast * Nicolas Silberg as Jacques Mesrine * Caroline Aguilar as Sylvia Jeanjacquot * Gérard Sergue as François Besse * Michel Poujade as Le commissaire Broussard * Louis Arbessier as Lelievre * Claude Faraldo as Charlie Bauer * Jean-Pierre Pauty as Tillier * Artus de Penguern as Inspector Lejeune Reception Film critic James Benefield of '' Little White Lies'' magazine regarded ''Mesrine'' as "a pretty ropey, half-baked biopic", inferior to the later 2008 film starring Vincent Cassel Vincent Cassel (; ; born 23 November 1966) is a French actor. He first achieved recognition for his performance as a troubled French Jewish youth in Mathieu Kassovitz's 1995 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Provinciale (1981 Film)
''La provinciale'' is a 1981 French-Swiss drama film directed by Claude Goretta. It was entered into the 31st Berlin International Film Festival. Cast * Nathalie Baye as Christine * Angela Winkler as Claire * Bruno Ganz as Remy * Patrick Chesnais as Pascal * Jean Davy as B. de Larive * Jacques Lalande as the promoter * Jean Obé as Trabert * Dominique Paturel as Ralph * Jean Valmont as Dargeol * Pierre Vernier as the publisher * Paul Andrieu as Dangelle * Jean Bollery as Jacques Legean * Vincent Grass Vincent Grass (born 9 January 1949) is a Belgian actor. He has appeared in a number of both European and American film and television productions, the first being the Belgian television production ''Siska Van Roosemaal'' in 1973. Grass played Fian ... References External links * 1981 films Swiss drama films French drama films 1980s French-language films 1981 drama films Films directed by Claude Goretta French-language Swiss films 1980s French films {{1980 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Armentières
Armentières (; vls, Armentiers) is a commune in the Nord department in the Hauts-de-France region in northern France. It is part of the Métropole Européenne de Lille. The motto of the town is ''Pauvre mais fière'' (Poor but proud). Geography Armentières lies on the Belgian border, northwest of the city of Lille, on the right bank of the river Lys. History In 1668, the town became French, along with most of the rest of French Flanders. At the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th, Armentières acquired fame, being the “City of Fabric”. Industrial weaving, spinning and brewing grew in Armentières, benefitting from the presence of water. Armentières particularly suffered during the World Wars although the town received two Military Crosses (one for World War I and the second for the Second World War) and the Legion d'Honneur. In Armentières and the surrounding areas, the military cemeteries are places of remembrance for the casualties of the World ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
