Jimmy P.

2013 1h 57m EN

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6.1

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★6.1TMDB · 133

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Synopsis

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At the end of WWII, Jimmy Picard, a Native American Blackfoot who fought in France, suffers from unexplainable symptoms and is admitted to a military hospital. When doctors suspect schizophrenia, an eccentric psychoanalyst takes up the case and starts a conversation with the veteran.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Benicio del Toro
Jimmy Picard
Mathieu Amalric
Georges Devereux
Gina McKee
Madeleine
Larry Pine
Dr. Karl Menninger
Joseph Cross
Dr. Holt
Elya Baskin
Dr. Jokl
Gary Farmer
Jack
Michelle Thrush
Gayle Picard

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Arnaud Desplechin
Writers: Arnaud Desplechin, Julie Peyr, Kent Jones
Languages: English
Countries: France

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1 / 7

MONEY

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Earned back only 0% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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2 / 7

ERA

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Released 13 years ago.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Arnaud Desplechin, shot by Stéphane Fontaine. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Mike Kourtzer. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 7

DIRECTOR

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

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6 / 7

CAST

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Benicio del Toro and Mathieu Amalric and Gina McKee carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt2210834 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Arnaud Desplechin directs. Stéphane Fontaine behind the camera. Mike Kourtzer scores. Laurence Briaud cuts. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in France. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Earned back only 0% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
2Released 13 years ago.
3Directed by Arnaud Desplechin, shot by Stéphane Fontaine. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Mike Kourtzer. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Laurence Briaud shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Benicio del Toro and Mathieu Amalric and Gina McKee carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt2210834 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Stéphane Fontaine
Original score: Mike Kourtzer
Editing: Laurence Briaud
Production design: Dina Goldman-Kunin
Costume design: David C. Robinson
Makeup / hair: Julie Socash
Runtime: 117 min · 1h 57m
Status: Released
Budget: $10,000,000
Box office: $30,283
Return: 0% of budget
Original language: EN
IMDB: Jimmy P. (2013)

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NancyInOregon2024-01-20
★ 10/10
I was completely engrossed in this movie. The story, the acting, the cultural aspect of how a Blackfoot Indian would be treated by VA medical staff after World War II (out of ignorance, not evil intentions), the odd story of the French anthropologist who isn't really French who is invited to psychoanalyze Jimmy P. and does it with respect and understanding, the mystery of the medical problem, Benicio del Toro in the best role I've ever seen him in, the evolution of his treatment, and the fact that this was based on a true story. I fell in love with the characters and it's hard to let it go. If you like psychology, cross-cultural encounters, and delving deeply into a character, give this one a chance.

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