Frenchmen

2003 1h 40m FR

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6.4

MID

★6.4TMDB · 211

ComedyRomance

Synopsis

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The life of four best friends in Paris: Antoine (a gym school teacher), Jeff (director of a monthly journal), Alex (Jeff's associate in the monthly journal and a Don Juan) and Manu (owner of fine food store). Their time is shared between their respective jobs, their relationship with women (their own and others...) and the times they meet together to discuss about life and play sport lottery.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Bernard Campan
Antoine
Gérard Darmon
Jeff
Jean-Pierre Darroussin
Manu
Marc Lavoine
Alex
Ludmila Mikaël
Françoise
Fabienne Babe
Lili
Zoé Félix
Elsa
Florence Thomassin
Juliette

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Marc Esposito
Writers: Marc Esposito
Languages: French
Countries: France

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ERA

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Released 23 years ago.

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CRAFT

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Part of the "Le Cœur des Hommes" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Marc Esposito, shot by Pascal Caubère. 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 Béatrice Thiriet. 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 Benoît Alavoine 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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Bernard Campan and Gérard Darmon and Jean-Pierre Darroussin carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0349225 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Marc Esposito directs. Pascal Caubère behind the camera. Béatrice Thiriet scores. Benoît Alavoine cuts. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 23 years ago.
2Part of the "Le Cœur des Hommes" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
3Directed by Marc Esposito, shot by Pascal Caubère. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Béatrice Thiriet. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Benoît Alavoine shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Bernard Campan and Gérard Darmon and Jean-Pierre Darroussin carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0349225 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Pascal Caubère
Original score: Béatrice Thiriet
Editing: Benoît Alavoine
Production design: Jean-Jacques Gernolle
Costume design: Mélanie Gautier
Makeup / hair: Virginie Darmon
Runtime: 100 min · 1h 40m
Status: Released
Original language: FR
IMDB: Frenchmen (2003)

Part of

Le Cœur des Hommes

This film collection delves into the complexities of male friendship, depicting the emotional growth of a group of friends over the years. They encounter themes of relationships, guilt, and the desire for change and improvement, often leaning on each other through challenging times. Throughout the series, the characters learn to appreciate one another, finding solace in their relationships, which help them become better versions of themselves. The films explore unresolved feelings, love triangles, and romantic entanglements, revealing unexpected secrets. The collection showcases personal and professional growth as friends embark on journeys of self-discovery and ambition, facing moral dilemmas and testing their relationships. Themes of supportive friendships and togetherness are emphasized, highlighting the power of these bonds in overcoming life's challenges.