Daniel Piron finds that his life has become a monotonous routine, with
no colour, no substance, no ideals. In short, his existence is
meaningless. But then he has an idea - to make a film featuring
Tony Sacchi, his childhood hero. Unfortunately, by now Sacchi has
become a cynical gigolo and Daniel is about to have some more of his
cherished illusions shattered...
Cast:Benoît Poelvoorde (Daniel Piron),
Gilbert Melki (Tony Sacchi),
François Damiens (Franz),
Julie Depardieu (Christelle Piron),
Bouli Lanners (Debaest),
Jean-Marie Barbier (Jef - le preneur de son),
Geneviève Grzelczyk (Gisèle),
Christine d'Argenton (Lyliane),
Olivier Gourmet (Himself),
Philippe Nahon (Le borgne),
Toio Piazza,
Marcel Toussaint
Country: Belgium
Language: French
Support: Color
Runtime: 96 min
The very best of the French New Wave
A wave of fresh talent in the late 1950s, early 1960s brought about a dramatic renaissance in French cinema, placing the auteur at the core of France's 7th art.
It was American film noir and pulp fiction that kick-started the craze for thrillers in 1950s France and made it one of the most popular and enduring genres.
In the 1910s, French cinema led the way with a new industry which actively encouraged innovation. From the serials of Louis Feuillade to the first auteur pieces of Abel Gance, this decade is rich in cinematic marvels.