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GASPARD
LE BANDIT
Benoit Jacquot
2006 / FRANCE
In the 18 th century, on the roads
of Provence, Gaspard acquires
the reputation of being a new
robin hood. he falls in love with
Anne de Morières, the wife of
the police chief.
this magnificent
washbuckling film is inspired
by the life of Gaspard de besse,
a chivalrous, popular bandit.
the scenario rich in plot twists
highlights the strength of love,
thanks to Natacha régnier’s
restrained passion and
jean-hugues Anglade’s perfect
nonchalance.
1h35 / Digibeta / colour / French
screenplay Louis Gardel, jacques
bens
based on “Gaspard de besse” by
jacques bens
production France 2, Sodaperaga
Productions, tV5
cinematography romain winding
sound Didier Leclerc
editing Pascale Chavance
music bruno Coulais
cast jean-hugues Anglade,
Natacha régnier, jean-Pierre jorris,
Vladimir Consigny
distribution France Sodaperaga
POISON FRIENDS
Emmanuel Bourdieu
2006 / FRANCE
Eloi and Alexandre meet André
at university and, fascinated
by his charisma, they fall under
his influence. however, one
day André decides to leave….
with a trio of highly talented
actors, the film dissects the
process of vampirisation. the
director skillfully portrays
ambiguous relationships
among students, their ability to
seduce and be seduced, their
fits of jealousy, the violence
of words… and the limits of
those excesses.
Grand prix of the Critics’ Week,
Cannes Film Festival 2006
1h40 / 35 mm / colour / French
original title Les Amitiés maléfiques
screenplay Emmanuel bourdieu,
Marcia romano
production 4 A 4 Productions
cinematography Yorick Le Saux
sound François Guillaume
editing benoît Quinon
music Grégoire hetzel
cast Malik Zidi, thibault Vinçon,
Alexandre Steiger, thomas blanchard,
Natacha régnier
distribution France Les Films du
Losange
international sales Les films du
losange
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THE RIGHT
OF THE WEAKEST
Lucas Belvaux
MADE IN
BELGIëqUE
2006 / BELGIUM, FRANCE
Everything starts with a
simple moped, quite basic
but too expensive for Carole.
to help her, her husband’s
friends find a radical solution,
transcending the mere story of
two-wheelers.
In the tradition of ken Loach
and Stephen Frears, belvaux
offers a social fable about the
solidarity among common
people, social injustice, and the
daily challenges that we try
to conceal. this work proudly
proclaims the dignity of those
whom society tends to forget.
Official Selection,
2006 Cannes Film Festival
1h56 / 35 mm / colour / French
original title La Raison du plus faible
screenplay Lucas belvaux
production Agat Films, Entre Chien
et Loup
cinematography Pierre Milon
sound henri Morelle
editing Ludo troch
music riccardo Del Fra
cast Eric Caravaca, Natacha régnier,
Lucas belvaux, Patrick Descamps,
Gilbert Melki
distribution France Diaphana
international sales Films
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TRIBUTES & RETROSPECTIVES
Natacha Régnier
BOXES
Jane Birkin
2007 / FRANCE
At 50, Anna is moving into a
new home. when she opens
her boxes, she (re)discovers
objects and both joyous and
painful memories.
From melancholy to happiness,
tenderness to anger, Anna
summons up the ghosts of her
past and matches them with
people around her. Living and
dead coexist on the screen in
delightfully surreal scenes.
the film is a sort of confession,
combining fiction and reality.
Official Selection,
2007 Cannes Film Festival
1h35 / 35 mm / colour / French
screenplay jane birkin
production Les Films de la croisade
cinematography François Catonné
sound François Guillaume
editing Marie-jo Audiard
music Frank Eulry
cast jane birkin, Geraldine Chaplin,
Michel Piccoli, Natacha régnier,
Lou Doillon
distribution France Pyramide
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international sales Pyramide
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