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Xavier Giannoli
Xavier Giannoli (born 7 March 1972) is a French film director, screenwriter and producer. In 2010, he was named a Chevalier in the ''Ordre des Arts et des Lettres The ''Ordre des Arts et des Lettres'' (Order of Arts and Letters) is an order of France established on 2 May 1957 by the Minister of Culture. Its supplementary status to the was confirmed by President Charles de Gaulle in 1963. Its purpose is ...''. Filmography As director / screenwriter As producer References External links * 1972 births Living people French film directors French male screenwriters French screenwriters French film producers Chevaliers of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres {{France-film-director-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ordre Des Arts Et Des Lettres
The ''Ordre des Arts et des Lettres'' (Order of Arts and Letters) is an order of France established on 2 May 1957 by the Minister of Culture. Its supplementary status to the was confirmed by President Charles de Gaulle in 1963. Its purpose is the recognition of significant contributions to the arts, literature, or the propagation of these fields. Its origin is attributed to the Order of Saint Michael (established 1 August 1469), as acknowledged by French government sources. Background To be considered for the award, French government guidelines stipulate that citizens of France must be at least thirty years old, respect French civil law, and must have "significantly contributed to the enrichment of the French cultural inheritance". Membership is not, however, limited to French nationals; recipients include numerous foreign luminaries. Foreign recipients are admitted into the Order "without condition of age". The Order has three grades: * (Commander) — medallion worn on a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Golden Lion
The Golden Lion ( it, Leone d'oro) is the highest prize given to a film at the Venice Film Festival. The prize was introduced in 1949 by the organizing committee and is now regarded as one of the film industry's most prestigious and distinguished prizes. In 1970, a second Golden Lion was introduced; this is an honorary award for people who have made an important contribution to cinema. The prize was introduced in 1949 as the Golden Lion of Saint Mark (which was one of the best known symbols of the ancient Republic of Venice). In 1954, the prize was permanently named Golden Lion. Previously, the equivalent prize was the ''Gran Premio Internazionale di Venezia'' (Grand International Prize of Venice), awarded in 1947 and 1948. Before that, from 1934 until 1942, the highest awards were the '' Coppa Mussolini'' (Mussolini Cup) for Best Italian Film and Best Foreign Film. History The prize was first awarded in 1949. Previously, the equivalent prize was the Gran Premio Internazional ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
French Film Directors
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Living People
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1972 Births
Within the context of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) it was the longest year ever, as two leap seconds were added during this 366-day year, an event which has not since been repeated. (If its start and end are defined using mean solar time he legal time scale its duration was 31622401.141 seconds of Terrestrial Time (or Ephemeris Time), which is slightly shorter than 1908). Events January * January 1 – Kurt Waldheim becomes Secretary-General of the United Nations. * January 4 - The first scientific hand-held calculator (HP-35) is introduced (price $395). * January 7 – Iberia Airlines Flight 602 crashes into a 462-meter peak on the island of Ibiza; 104 are killed. * January 9 – The RMS ''Queen Elizabeth'' is destroyed by fire in Hong Kong harbor. * January 10 – Independence leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman returns to Bangladesh after spending over nine months in prison in Pakistan. * January 11 – Sheikh Mujibur Rahman declares a new constitutional governme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Declaration Of War (film)
''Declaration of War'' (french: La Guerre est déclarée) is a 2011 French film directed by Valérie Donzelli, and written by and starring Donzelli and Jérémie Elkaïm; it is based on actual events in their lives together, when they were a young couple caring for their dangerously ill son. It was released on the 31 August 2011 and received very positive reviews; Allociné, a review aggregation website gave it an average of 4.3 stars out of five. ''Le Monde'' gave it a full five stars, saying "Against cancer, an undoubtable force of happiness". The film was selected as the French entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 84th Academy Awards, but it did not make the final shortlist. Cast * Valérie Donzelli as Juliette * Jérémie Elkaïm as Roméo Benaïm * César Desseix as Adam (18 months old) * Gabriel Elkaïm as Adam (8 years old) * Brigitte Sy as Claudia, Roméo's mother * Elina Löwensohn as Alex, Claudia's wife * Michèle Moretti as Geneviève, Juliette's mother * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clean (2004 Film)
''Clean'' is a 2004 drama film directed by French director Olivier Assayas, starring Maggie Cheung and Nick Nolte. It was jointly funded by Canada, France, and United Kingdom sources. It was released in the United States in 2006. Plot Emily Wang (Maggie Cheung), a former video jockey, who has been in a tempestuous relationship for several years with Lee Hauser (played by James Johnston of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds), a rock musician. Lee's friends feel that Emily is bad for him, describing her as a junkie. Their young son, Jay, is living in Vancouver with Lee's parents. As the film opens, the pair have arrived in Hamilton, Canada, to see Metric perform. Following an argument in their motel room, Emily walks out and, after taking heroin, falls asleep in her car. When she returns the following morning, she finds that Lee has died of a drug overdose, and the Ontario Provincial Police are investigating. As Emily attempts to force her way into the room, the police find heroin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Demonlover
''Demonlover'' is a 2002 French neo-noir thriller film written and directed by Olivier Assayas, and starring Connie Nielsen, Charles Berling, Chloë Sevigny, and Gina Gershon. The plot focuses on the entanglement between various corporations vying over the financial control of an interactive 3-D hentai company, resulting in a power struggle that culminates in violence and espionage. It features a musical score by Sonic Youth. It premiered at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival, although it was more widely released several months later. The film contains various themes, including desensitization to violence and the problematic nature of globalization. The film was distributed in the United States by Palm Pictures, who released it theatrically in its original unrated version. Palm Pictures released it on DVD in 2004 in both R-rated and unrated director's cut versions. The film is primarily in French, with some scenes in English and Japanese. It is considered an example of New French E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jacques Fieschi
Jacques Fieschi (born 1948) is a French screenwriter. He has written for more than 30 films since 1985. He wrote and directed the film '' French California'', which was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival. Selected filmography * '' Sushi Sushi'' (1991) * ''A Heart in Winter'' (1992) * ''Savage Nights'' (1992) * ''The Favourite Son'' (1994) * '' Nelly and Mr. Arnaud'' (1995) * ''Irma Vep'' (1996 - actor) * ''Place Vendôme'' (1998) * '' The School of Flesh'' (1998) * ''Sade'' (2000) * ''Sentimental Destinies ''Sentimental Destinies'' (french: Les Destinées sentimentales) is a 2000 French drama film directed by Olivier Assayas. Running from the 1890s to the 1930s, the film tells the story of two wealthy Protestant families in the south-west of Fran ...'' (2000) * '' Nathalie...'' (2004) * '' French California'' (2006) * '' Charlie Says'' (2006) * '' Jimmy Rivière'' (2011) * '' Going Away'' (2013) * '' Yves Saint Laurent'' (2014) * '' F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lost Illusions (2021 Film)
''Lost Illusions'' (french: Illusions perdues) is a 2021 French drama film directed by Xavier Giannoli, from a screenplay by Giannoli and Jacques Fieschi, based upon the first two parts of ''Illusions perdues'' (1837–43) by Honoré de Balzac. It stars Benjamin Voisin, Xavier Dolan, Vincent Lacoste, Cécile de France, Gérard Depardieu, and Jeanne Balibar. It had its world premiere at the 78th Venice Film Festival on 5 September 2021. It is released in France on 20 October 2021, by Gaumont. The film received fifteen nominations at the 47th César Awards, winning in seven categories, including Best Film, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Supporting Actor for Lacoste, and Most Promising Actor for Voisin. Plot summary In 1820s France, 20-year-old poet Lucien de Rubempré travels from his provincial home in Angoulême to Paris after a contentious affair with a local society lady. He is sensitive, idealistic, handsome and determined to force the literary wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Apparition (2018 Film)
The Apparition is an internationally co-produced drama film, directed by Xavier Giannoli, from a screenplay by Giannoli, Jacques Fieschi and Marcia Romano. It stars Vincent Lindon, Galatéa Bellugi, Patrick d'Assumçao, Elina Löwensohn, Gérard Dessalles, Bruno Georis and Claude Lévêque. It was released in France on 14 February 2018, by Memento Films. Cast * Vincent Lindon as Jacques Mayano * Galatéa Bellugi as Anna * Patrick d'Assumçao as Pére Borrodine * Elina Löwensohn as Docteur de Villeneuve * Gérard Dessalles as Stéphane Mornay * Bruno Georis as Pére Ezéradot * Claude Lévêque as Pére Gallois * Anatole Taubman as Anton Meyer * Alicia Hava as Mériem Production In January 2017, it was announced Vincent Lindon, Galatéa Bellugi and Patrick d'Assumçao had joined the cast of the film, with Xavier Giannoli directing from a screenplay he wrote, alongside Jacques Fieschi and Marcia Romano. Release The film was released in France on 14 February 2018, by Memento Films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lumières Award For Best Screenplay
The Lumières Award for Best Screenplay (french: Prix Lumières du meilleur scénario original ou adaptation) is an annual award presented by the Académie des Lumières since 1996. Winners and nominees Winners for Best Original or Adapted Screenplay are listed first with a blue background, followed by the other nominees. 1990s 2000s 2010s See also *César Award for Best Adaptation *César Award for Best Original Screenplay *César Award for Best Writing External links Lumières Award for Best Screenplayat '' AlloCiné'' References {{DEFAULTSORT:Lumieres Award For Best Screenplay Screenplay ''ScreenPlay'' is a television drama anthology series broadcast on BBC2 between 9 July 1986 and 27 October 1993. Background After single-play anthology series went off the air, the BBC introduced several showcases for made-for-television, fe ... Screenwriting awards for film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
