Transporter 2, German lobby card. 2005

Cash

Cash    [trailer]

After his brother is killed, Cash allies with a famous thief to pull of the biggest robbery in history.

It surely strives for the stylish coolness of the Ocean movies. The breezy score and the charm of Dujardin certainly helps.

But the convoluted story increasingly feels a bit much, with too many shifting loyalties, so it's a little difficult to care too much for the characters at the end. Still an entertaining watch.

Side note, while more than a decade old, it's still remarkable how much the characters smoke. Payment for that must've been a meaningful budget contribution.

Raphael Fejtö and Gaspard Manesse in Au Revoir les Enfants (Louis Malle, 1987)

Cast: Gaspard Manesse, Raphael Fejtö, Francine Racette, Stanislas Carré de Malberg, Philippe Morier-Genoud, François Berléand, François Négret, Peter Fitz, Pascal Rivet, Benoît Henriet, Richard Leboeuf. Screenplay: Louis Malle. Cinematography: Renato Berta. Production design: Willy Holt. Film editing: Emmanuelle Castro.  Père Jacques was honored at Yad Vashem in 1985 as one of the "Righteous Among the Nations" for his efforts to hide Jewish boys from the Nazis by enrolling them under pseudonyms at the Petit-Collège d'Avon, the school of which he was headmaster. Ordinarily, his heroism would make him the central figure of a film, the way Oskar Schindler became the subject of Schindler's List (Steven Spielberg, 1993). But Louis Malle was a pupil at Père Jacques's school in 1944 when the Gestapo arrested the priest and the boys he was hiding, so he tells the story from the point of view of Julien Quentin (Gaspard Manesse), a student at Malle's fictionalized version of the school. Père Jacques has been renamed Père Jean (Philippe Morier-Genoud) and moved to the periphery of the film's action, although his work in saving the boys remains, and he has one great moment at the heart of the film when, before an assembly that include the well-to-do parents of his students, he preaches a sermon excoriating the rich for their complacency and indifference. One man walks out indignantly. The film centers on Julien's sometimes rocky friendship with Jean Bonnet (Raphael Fejtö), whose real name is Kippelstein, as Julien discovers, snooping in the boy's locker. Julien makes a highly effective protagonist for Malle, who draws from his own experiences -- his pre-adolescent naïveté, his occasional sneakiness, perhaps even his bed-wetting -- to introduce a note of actuality that undercuts the sentimentality into which a story that primarily focused on the priest's heroism could descend. It enables us to see Bonnet, as he adapts to being the new boy, the outsider in more ways than one, at the school less as a victim than as a human being. Malle's steadfast insistence on portraying complex human beings gives the film a strength that a more simplistic treatment of the events would lack. He even humanizes film's potential villain, the kitchen boy Joseph (François Négret), who, after he is fired for stealing from the larder and selling the goods on the black market, turns in Père Jean and the Jewish boys he is hiding. Lame and therefore limited in his survival opportunities, Joseph sees aiding the Nazis as his only out. "C'est la guerre," he tells Julien when they encounter each other, "There's a war going on, kid!" Julien, who has been aiding Joseph by passing along some of the food his mother sends him, recognizes his own complicity. 

"L'Ivresse du Pouvoir" de Claude Chabrol (2006) - inspiré par "L'Affaire Elf" conduite par la juge Eva Joly (1994) - avec Isabelle Huppert, Thomas Chabrol, Robin Renucci, Patrick Bruel, Marilyne Canto, François Berléand, Jean-François Balmer, Jacques Boudet, Roger Dumas, Pierre Vernier, Jean-Marie Winling et Philippe Duclos, avril 2023.

POIRET SERRAULT

Avec François Berléand et Nicolas Briançon

Jusqu'au 05 Mai

Au Théâtre Montparnasse

François Berléand et Nicolas Briançon nous entraînent dans l’univers déjanté et mythique de Poiret et Serrault. Ils interprètent avec complicité et jubilation une série de sketchs irrésistibles et terriblement actuels, rendant ainsi hommage au duo le plus délirant du théâtre français.

N’hésitez plus, vous pourrez vous aussi dire, J’ai un ticket :

Parisian Cultural Odyssey: Art, History, and Reflections

During my visit to Paris, I explored galleries and museums. While strolling along Rue Rivoli, a vibrant painting of a sunset by artist Scott Naismith captivated me. Despite depicting Scottish sunsets, his work's magical essence, highlighted by vibrant colors, transported me, making me yearn to witness the Scottish landscapes in person.

As the Paris 2024 Olympics draw near, marking a century since the city hosted the Games, international athletes are set to grace the streets again. However, our focus isn't on that; concurrently, Le Musée des Arts Décoratifs hosts an exhibition centered on fashion and sports. If you find yourself in Paris before April 2024, I highly recommend attending this captivating showcase. Not only because of the upcoming Olympics, but also because it imparts knowledge, such as the origin of the term "Gymnastics" from the Greek "Gymnospermes," meaning naked. It enlightens on the historical participation of both men and women in sports and the French origin of Tennis in the 12th-13th century, evolving from a handball game.

The exhibit also features iconic pieces, including a humorous sighting of the Juicy Couture pink sweatpants that were a trend in middle school, now immortalized in a museum. It delves into early Lacoste clothes, revealing the relationship between brands and victorious athletes, and presents controversial outfits that intrigue without giving away too much. Drop a comment if these facts are new to you, or share your discoveries after visiting.

Continuing with Le Musée des Arts Décoratifs, a temporary photography exhibition titled "LE JAPON EN COULEURS. PHOTOGRAPHIES DU XIXe SIÈCLE" is ongoing until December 31st, 2023. It showcases never-before-seen pictures of Japanese scenery and people from the 19th century, alongside a few Ukiyo-e pieces, offering a rare opportunity to witness history through visuals.

During my stay in Paris, I seized the chance to catch the Ron Mueck exhibition before its conclusion. His latest work, "Mass" (2017), and a potential work in progress were on display. The installations cleverly hinted at themes of life, death, and biblical and mythological subjects.

The Fondation Louis Vuitton hosted another memorable exhibition featuring the works of Mark Rothko. His paintings, although similar, showcased variations in color and texture. The Black-Form collection, with its monochromatic art, particularly stood out. The dimly lit room added a unique touch, allowing the differences in the black-on-black works to gradually reveal themselves.

Aside from exploring exhibitions, I secured good seats for a play titled "La Note" at the Bouffe Parisienne theater, starring Sophia Marceau and François Berléand. The profound yet humorous piece prompted introspection about life, specifically one's own. Questions about happiness, life's trajectory, and aspirations upon growing old resonated after the curtain fell. If you comprehend French, I highly recommend attending before time runs out. A special thanks to Audrey Schebat for creating this thought-provoking experience.

I relished every moment in Paris, and I eagerly look forward to returning soon for more art, culture, and enriching experiences.

"L'esprit de famille" sur France 3 lundi 13 novembre 2023 avec Guillaume de Tonquédec & François Berléand - Vidéo

http://dlvr.it/SyhlM5

The Transporter - Wikipedia

Salut Chatri Sityodtong Anderson Silva,

The Transporter (French: Le Transporteur) is a 2002 English-language French action film directed by Cory Yuen from a screenplay by Luc Besson and Robert Mark Kamen. The film was inspired by the short film series The Hire. It is the first installment in the Transporter franchise and stars Jason Statham, alongside Shu Qi, François Berléand, Matt Schulze, and Ric Young. In the film, Frank Martin, a British mercenary driver living in France, finds himself involved in a people smuggling plot.

Anderson Silva this is the acting I got kicked out of; Hong Kong Action Genre died when England left Hong Kong in 1999.

If I have a debut The Hire Short Film Series with Clive Owens is my go to; I recommend you do this first to test the waters.

Salut,

Adrien Blake-Trotman

Die Unverpassbaren, Woche 02 - 2023

Die Unverpassbaren, Woche 02 – 2023

Erobert mit 75 die Tanzbühne: Germain (François Berléand) © outsidethebox Erst diese fünf Filme sehen, dann alle anderen: Last Dance von Delphine Lehericey. Ein älterer Herr übernimmt die Tanzrolle seiner verstorbenen Frau und entzieht sich damit der Kontrolle seiner überfürsorglichen Kinder. Ein Schweizer Feelgood-Movie mit  Spitzen. Holy Spider von Ali Abbasi. Ein religiöser Fanatiker ermordet…

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Deux, moi

THEATRE/ Par le bout du nez avec François Berléand et Antoine Duléry au Théâtre Toursky Merci à Richard Martin et toute son équipe. https://youtu.be/E4HCqX4wDOE

Chris: This third film in the series is not the best by far, my least favorite, least familiar with, and most deviated from the premise of the series, recommended for fans of the series only, Watch: On Subscription Service.

son "coup de poignard" à sa première femme par amour pour Nicole Garcia

son “coup de poignard” à sa première femme par amour pour Nicole Garcia

François Berléand : son “coup de poignard” à sa première femme par amour pour Nicole Garcia (Photo by Sylvain Lefevre/Getty Images) Ce mardi 31 mai 2022, France 2 diffuse “Par le bout du nez”. Une pièce de théâtre dans laquelle François Berléand incarne le rôle d’un psychanalyste. Et autant dire que le comédien de 70 ans sait plutôt bien de quoi il parle, lui qui, grâce à sa vie sentimentale…

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