Ironically, having the dvd is better than going to the theater in 1981 when the film was released because the dvd includes an interview with the film s director, bertrand tavernier. On the surface the film looks as if it has changed up so much, but in actuality the book and the movie have the same heart. Production companies 3 distributors 11 other companies 1 production companies. Cel film distribution 1982 australia theatrical as publishing and broadcasting theatrical. In a french colonial town in west africa of 1938, lucien cordier is the police chief, a likeable slob who turns a blind eye to all the corruption that surrounds him. An inspired rendering of jim thompsons pulp novel pop. Its an adaptation of an american novel by jim thompson. Ironically, having the dvd is better than going to the theater in 1981 when the film was released because the dvd includes an interview with the film.
Total over 18 000 movies official host nitroflare updates everyday. Taverniers film is about poor white trash in africa in 1938, and there are times when they seem almost real but theyre never allowed the pulse. Supporting uk film bfi film fund production and development funding distribution and exhibition funding diversity skills and business development. Everyone regards him as a harmless buffoon, but he seems not to care. I went back to watch it again and again and every time i. France realise par bertrand tavernier 2h10 avec philippe noiret. His wife is openly cheating on him and he hasnt got any selfrespect anymore. The story is about a policeman working in the area,who is rather weak and incapable to impose his power to the pimps of the region who are always making fun of him. Blinkende lygter flickering lights 2000 anders thomas jensen. Lucien cordier, unique policier dune petite bourgade. The film had 2,199,309 admissions in france and was the 16th most attended film of the year. Featuring pitchperfect performances by philippe noiret and isabelle huppert, this striking neonoir straddles the line between.
I went back to watch it again and again and every time i saw another meaning for the various situations. Lucien cordier est lunique policier dune petite ville coloniale. I watched this film in new york when it first came out. Not a movie for those easily offended though one they should probably see and learn from. But when comes the occasion, his revenge will be terrible. Taverniers typical polish, which means it has much to recommend it. With philippe noiret, isabelle huppert, stephane audran, jeanpierre marielle. Ironically, having the dvd is better than going to the. The film changes the novels setting from a west texas oil boom town to a small town in french west africa.
Le dvd du film sorti en 2007 aux editions studio canal propose dans ses supplements une deuxieme fin alternative non retenue du film et expliquee par bertrand tavernier. Sommaire 1 synopsis 2 fiche technique 3 distribution 4 autour du film 5 distinctions 6 notes et references 7 voir aussi 7. In 1938 in the french west africa, lucien cordier is a weak and corrupted policeman despised by the local bad boys. Distributed by, parafrance films france biograph intl us. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film. The film is an adaptation of jim thompsons 1964 pulp crime novel pop. Exportationdistribution internationale the criterion collection. Noiret is the unremarkable village policeman, lucien cordier, who is a source of amusement to all those around him. Ironically, having the dvd is better than going to the theater in 1981 when the film was released because the dvd includes an interview with the films director, bertrand tavernier. There are some really cool shots, and the message still gets across, not as well as thompson does it, but still. A pathetic police chief, humiliated by everyone around him, suddenly wants a clean slate in life and resorts to drastic means to do so. Thompson novels are all harrowing studies in amorality, tales in which we are forced to identify with someone whom circumstances force to do terrible thingsa point of view that found perfect fruition in the darkness of american film noir. Alexandre trauner and coscenarist jean aurenche, tavernier created one of the freshest french films in yearsit has wit, dash, and fiber. Even though the film was in french with english subtitles, it was on for 2 full years.
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