Frenchmen 3

2013 1h 54m FR

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5.8

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★5.8TMDB · 103

Comedy

Synopsis

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Alex, Antoine and Manu meet Jean, a loner who ignores the pleasures of friendship. Little by little, they learn to know each other, to appreciate each other. Jean is moved by the complicity and affection that fuels the relationship with his new friends.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Bernard Campan
Antoine
Jean-Pierre Darroussin
Manu
Éric Elmosnino
Jean
Marc Lavoine
Alex
Florence Thomassin
Juliette
Catherine Wilkening
Nanou
Zoé Félix
Elsa
Lucie Phan
Estelle

Credits

Behind the camera

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

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ERA

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Released 13 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 Philppe Montparnasse. 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 Jean-Pierre Darroussin and Éric Elmosnino carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt2848734 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

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

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 13 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 Philppe Montparnasse. 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 Jean-Pierre Darroussin and Éric Elmosnino carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt2848734 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Pascal Caubère
Original score: Philppe Montparnasse
Editing: Benoît Alavoine
Production design: Fabienne Guillot
Costume design: Élisa Ingrassia
Makeup / hair: Florence Batteault
Sound: Anne-Laure François
Runtime: 114 min · 1h 54m
Status: Released
Original language: FR
Certification (US): 12
IMDB: Frenchmen 3 (2013)

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.