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Valérie Karsenti
Valérie Karsenti (born 26 August 1968) is a French television, film, stage and voice actress. She is best known for her role as Liliane in the sitcom ''Scènes de ménages''. Biography Valérie Karsenti was born in Pantin in the department of Seine-Saint-Denis. She started at the age of 15 taking acting classes before joining the National School of Arts and Theater (ENSATT). She was still a student when Jean-Louis Thamin hired her to play in ''L'Étourdi'' with Roland Blanche and Jean-Pierre Lorit. After leaving the ENSATT in 1988, she later portrayed important roles in television films such as ''Sniper'' and ''Édouard et ses filles''. Since 1990, her career began to focus on theater, with her taking roles in ''Camus, Sartre et les autres'', '' Colombe'' with Geneviève Page and Jean-Paul Roussillon, and ''Accalmies passagères'', which received the Molière Award for best comedy show in 1997. She later played in ''Un fil à la patte'' and ''Un petit jeu sans conséquenc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pantin
Pantin () is a commune in the northeastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the centre of Paris. In 2019 its population was estimated to be 59,846. Pantin is located on the edge of the city of Paris and is mainly formed by a plain crossed by national roadway 2 and 3, the Paris–Strasbourg railway line and the canal de l'Ourcq. Geography Pantin borders the Paris Boulevard Périphérique, an inner ring road, and is traversed by national routes N2 and N3, as well as the Paris-Strasbourg railway line and the Ourcq canal. Name The name Pantin was recorded for the first time in 1067 as ''Pentini'', perhaps from the Roman patronym Pentinus, a variant of Pantaenus or Repentinus, but this etymology is not certain. History On 1 January 1860, the city of Paris was enlarged by annexing neighbouring communes. On that occasion, a small part of the commune of Pantin was annexed to Paris. On 24 July 1867, a part of the territory of Pantin was detached and merged with a par ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bertrand Blier
Bertrand Blier (; born 14 March 1939) is a French film director and writer. His 1978 film ''Get Out Your Handkerchiefs'' won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film at the 51st Academy Awards. He is the son of famous French actor Bernard Blier. His 1996 film ''Mon Homme'' was entered into the 46th Berlin International Film Festival. His 2005 film ''How Much Do You Love Me?'' was entered into the 28th Moscow International Film Festival where he won the Silver George for Best Director. A defence of Blier's work until 2000 was written by Sue Harris, Queen Mary College, London and published in 2001 by Manchester University Press. Personal life With his former wife Françoise, to whom he was married for twenty years, he has a daughter named Béatrice. He also has a son, Léonard, born 1993, with actress Anouk Grinberg. He is married to actress Farida Rahouadj, with whom he has a daughter named Leila. Filmography Theatre * 1997: ''Les Côtelettes'' * 2010: ''Désolé p ... [...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] |
Boss Of Bosses
''Boss of Bosses'' is a 2001 American made-for-TV movie about the life of former Gambino crime family boss Paul Castellano directed by Dwight H. Little. It stars Chazz Palminteri as Paul Castellano, Patricia Mauceri as his wife Nina, Mark Margolis as Joseph Armone, and Angela Alvarado as his mistress Gloria Olarte.Boss of Bosses Review by Phil Gallo at variety.com Overview The film focuses on Paul growing up, becoming disenchanted with his working class lifestyle, spending time and being influenced by his cousin , his friendship with |
Maigret (1991 TV Series)
''Maigret'' is a 1991 international television serial based on Georges Simenon's books. Detective Jules Maigret was played by Bruno Cremer. Only actor Jean Richard has portrayed Maigret more than Bruno Cremer. Cast Main *Bruno Cremer as Detective Jules Maigret Recurring *Anne Bellec as Madame Maigret (seasons 1-5) * Jean-Claude Frissung and Jean O'Cottrell as Detective Janvier (seasons 1-11) * Philippe Pollet as Detective LaPointe (seasons 1-2) *Claude Faraldo as Palmari (seasons 2-3) *François-Régis Marchasson and Philippe Lejour as Judge Coméliau (seasons 2-3) *Jean-Pierre Gos as Detective Lucas (seasons 2-4) *Erick Desmarestz as Judge Benneau (seasons 2-5) *Michel Dussin, Bernard Papineau and Jean-Claude Calon as Doctor Paul (seasons 2-13) * Éric Prat as Detective Torrence (seasons 3-5) *Alexandre Brasseur as Inspector Paul Lachenal (seasons 9-11) *Fabien Béhar as Inspector Luciani (seasons 9-10) *Laurent Schilling and Olivier Darimont as Inspector Lambert (seasons ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michel Lang
Michel Lang (9 June 1939 – 24 April 2014) was a French film and television director, best remembered for his comedy films in the late 1970s and 1980s. After 1990, he directed predominantly for French television. Filmography * 1964 : '' Un tout autre visage'' * 1976 : ''À nous les petites Anglaises'' with Sophie Barjac and Rémi Laurent * 1977 : '' Une fille cousue de fil blanc'' with Aude Landry and Serge Reggiani * 1978 : '' L'Hôtel de la plage'' with Sophie Barjac and Myriam Boyer * 1980 : '' Tous vedettes'' with Leslie Caron * 1981 : '' On n'est pas des anges... elles non plus'' with Sabine Azéma and Georges Beller * 1982 : '' Le Cadeau'' with Pierre Mondy and Claudia Cardinale * 1984 : '' L'Étincelle'' * 1985 : ''À nous les garçons'' with Sophie Carle and Franck Dubosc * 1987 : ''Club de rencontres'' with Francis Perrin and Jean-Paul Comart * 1991 : '' Duplex'' (TV) * 1991 : ''Mascarade'' (TV) * 1992 : '' Le Fils d'un autre'' (TV) * 1992 : '' Softwar'' ('' Mord im ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Canal+
Canal+ (Canal Plus, , meaning 'Channel Plus'; sometimes abbreviated C+ or Canal) is a French premium television channel launched in 1984. It is 100% owned by the Groupe Canal+, which in turn is owned by Vivendi. The channel broadcasts several kinds of programming, mostly encrypted. Unencrypted programming can be viewed free of charge on Canal+ and on satellite on Canal+ Clair (Clear). The channel does not broadcast advertising, except when broadcasting on free-to-air slots. Almost all foreign films and series are broadcast in their original language with French subtitles on a secondary audio channel and dubbed in French or in French. All the programs of the group's channels are subtitled in French for the deaf and hard of hearing and the visually impaired also have access audio description for some programs. Canal+ is a supporter of the Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HbbTV) initiative, which promotes and establishes an open European standard for hybrid set-top boxes for the rece ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maison Close
Maison Close is a French television series which premiered on Canal+ on October 4, 2010. The series was developed by Mabrouk El Mechri and is based on a concept created by Jacques Ouaniche. It is a drama set in a nineteenth-century Parisian brothel. On December 7, 2010, Canal + renewed ''Maison Close'' for a second season which premiered on February 4, 2013. But in May 2013, the series had been cancelled by Canal+ after the second season, following a decline in ratings. Premise Paris, 1871. In ''Le Paradis'', a luxury brothel, three women try to escape from their troublesome circumstances. Vera is 35 years old, the end of her career as a prostitute drawing nearer. She puts all her hopes on her main client, the only one rich enough to redeem her debt. Hortense is the madam of ''Le Paradis''. She must hold on to her girls whilst dealing with an extortionist from the Parisian suburbs. Rose arrives in search of her mother, a former prostitute. She is trapped with a pimp and forcibly c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mabrouk El Mechri
Mabrouk el Mechri (born 18 September 1976) is a French director, screenwriter, and actor. Biography El Mechri was born in Versailles near Paris, France. He has directed a number of films. After his three shorts ''Mounir et Anita'', ''Generation Cutter'', and ''Concours de circonstance'', he directed his first long feature ''Virgil'' in 2005 about the life of a boxer, followed by a comedy entitled ''Stand Up!''. His 2008 movie entitled JCVD about Jean-Claude Van Damme and featuring him as the actor garnered Mabrouk El Mechri critical acclaim. The film, a comedy drama and at certain times biographical of Van Damme was screened at the Cannes Film Festival, 2008 Rome Film Festival (L'Altro Cinema), and the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival (Midnight Madness). He is now working on his new movie ''Sage femme'' (2008) featuring Vanessa Paradis. He was married to actress Audrey Dana, with whom he had a child in 2008. Until 2014 he was in a relationship with Virginie Efira with w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
M6 (channel)
M6 (), also known as , is the most profitable private national French public television channel and the third most watched television network in the French-speaking world. M6 is the head channel of the M6 Group media empire that owns several TV channels, magazines, publications, movie production and media-related firms etc. It is owned by RTL Group. On 20 May 2021 it was announced that M6 Group, owners of the channel, has proposed a merger with TF1 Group, which owns TF1. On September 16, 2022, it was announced that the merger was officially abandoned. History M6 launched on 1 March 1987 at 11:15 am CET taking the place of TV6. M6's current on-air brand image, introduced in May 2020 suggests that it tailors its service to teenagers and young-adult demographics. Its current programs lineup include: * French TV shows: '' Les Bleus'', ''Scènes de Ménages'', '' Vous les femmes'' * French TV programs : ''Capital'', ''Zone Interdite'', ''Enquête Exclusive'', ''Top Chef, Un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pascale Arbillot
Pascale Arbillot (born 17 April 1970) is a French actress. She is a graduate of the Paris Institute of Political Sciences; however, soon after, she decided to become an actress. She has appeared in films, on television and in the theatre. Filmography Theater Personal life She was in couple with the actor Artus de Penguern Artus de Penguern (13 March 1957 – 14 May 2013) was a French director, writer and actor of Breton descent. On stage Filmography References External links * 1957 births French film directors 2013 deaths French people of Breto ... from 1996 to 2004. From 2005 to 2010, She was in a relationship with ''Bruno Chiche'', they had a son together, Léonard, born in 2005. References External links * French stage actresses Living people French film actresses French television actresses 1970 births Sciences Po alumni 20th-century French actresses 21st-century French actresses {{france-screen-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michel Bouquet
Michel Bouquet (6 November 1925 – 13 April 2022) was a French stage and film actor. He appeared in more than 100 films from 1947 to 2020. He won the Best Actor European Film Award for '' Toto the Hero'' in 1991 and two Best Actor Césars for ''How I Killed My Father'' (2001) and ''The Last Mitterrand'' (2005). He also received the Molière Award for Best Actor for ''Les côtelettes'' in 1998, then again for ''Exit the King'' in 2005. In 2014, he was awarded the Honorary Molière for the sum of his career. He received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor in 2018. Biography Michel François Pierre Bouquet was born on 6 November 1925 in Paris. When he was seven years old, he was sent to a boarding school where he stayed until the age of 14. He aspired to become a doctor but had to quit school at the age of 15 after his father had been taken prisoner during World War II. Bouquet worked as a baker's apprentice, then a bank clerk, to provide for the family. After a short stay i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
