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Populaire

"A comedy that strikes all the right keys."

2012 1h 51m FR
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6.6
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★6.6TMDB · 613
ComedyRomance
Synopsis
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An insurance agent and his new secretary become locked in the grip of romance and competition as they train together for a speed-typing contest.

“A comedy that strikes all the right keys.”

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Cast

Credits

Behind the camera

Director
Régis Roinsard
Writers
Régis Roinsard, Daniel Presley, Romain Compingt
Languages
English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Spanish
Countries
Belgium, France

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ERA

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Released 14 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 6 languages: English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Spanish.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Belgium, France.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Régis Roinsard, shot by Guillaume Schiffman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Emmanuel d'Orlando. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Sophie Reine shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Romain Duris and Déborah François and Bérénice Bejo carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "A comedy that strikes all the right keys.".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Régis Roinsard directs. Guillaume Schiffman behind the camera. Emmanuel d'Orlando scores. Sophie Reine cuts. Produced in Belgium, France. Dialogue in English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Spanish.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 1Released 14 years ago.
  • 2Dialogue crosses 6 languages: English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Spanish.
  • 3International production across 2 countries: Belgium, France.
  • 4Directed by Régis Roinsard, shot by Guillaume Schiffman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 5Original score by Emmanuel d'Orlando. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 6Editor Sophie Reine shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 7Romain Duris and Déborah François and Bérénice Bejo carry the top of the cast.
  • 8Marketing tagline: "A comedy that strikes all the right keys.".
  • 9IMDB entry: tt2070776 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography
Guillaume Schiffman
Original score
Emmanuel d'Orlando
Editing
Sophie Reine
Production design
Sylvie Olivé
Costume design
Charlotte David
Makeup / hair
Thi Thanh Tu Nguyen
Stunt coordinator
Pascal Guégan
Runtime
111 min · 1h 51m
Aspect ratio (typical)
1.37:1 (Academy)
Status
Released
Original language
FR
Certification (US)
R

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Production companies

Who made it

  • Les Productions du Trésor

    Les Productions du Trésor

    FR

  • CO

    Compagnie Cinématographique Européenne

  • Panache Productions

    Panache Productions

    BE

  • Wild Bunch

    Wild Bunch

    FR

  • France 3 Cinéma

    France 3 Cinéma

    FR

  • France 2 Cinéma

    France 2 Cinéma

    FR

  • France Télévisions

    France Télévisions

    FR

  • Canal+

    Canal+

    FR

  • Ciné+

    Ciné+

    FR

  • Eurimages

    Eurimages

    FR

  • Wallimage

    Wallimage

    BE

  • Belgacom

    Belgacom

    BE

Key crew

  • ProducerAlain Attal
  • EditorSophie Reine
  • Set DecorationJimena Esteve
  • Production DesignSylvie Olivé
  • Co-ProducerAndré Logie
  • Costume DesignCharlotte David
  • CastingNicolas Ronchi
  • Co-ProducerGaëtan David
  • EditorLaure Gardette
  • Executive ProducerXavier Amblard
  • Makeup ArtistThi Thanh Tu Nguyen
  • WigmakerAnne Moralis
  • Makeup ArtistPatricia Planche
  • Makeup ArtistMichelle Van Brussel
  • HairstylistMarie-France Thibault
  • HairstylistJane Milon
  • Makeup ArtistCorinne Maillard
  • Makeup ArtistLola Maillard
  • Makeup ArtistCatherine Leblanc
  • Makeup ArtistOdile Fourquin
  • Makeup ArtistAurélie Elich
  • HairstylistLélia Delval
  • HairstylistPeggy Bernaerts
  • SoundChristophe Leroy

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • typewriter
  • skills challenge
  • 1950s
  • typing
  • job candidate
  • professional challenges

Release history · US

When it landed

  • Theatrical2013-09-06R

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