Jonathan Cohen as himself (or almost): What is The Goldman Trial Director’s Making Of?

From experimental film to meta comedy

Last September, Cedric Kahn wowed critics and the public alike with The Goldman Trial, a slick, thrilling, raw and gripping legal film that plunged us into the true story of the second trial of Pierre Goldman in 1975. After this unanimous success. The French filmmaker continues the momentum, but completely changes the register.

For the first time, a director to whom we owe Les Regrets, Roberto Succo, L’Ennui or La Prière begins a comedy with Making Of. In theaters January 10th in Manhattan, the Cha Tour-inspired featurette—among others—is part of a metacinema wave that takes us behind the scenes of the making of the film and during its making.

Opening in a factory and a fight between the workers and the police, this film within the film quickly turns the camera on Simon, a seasoned director who is excited to tell this social story.

However, between an actor who loves the limelight, financial problems and tired technicians, but also a personal life that is on the verge of collapse, Simon is quickly overwhelmed by events. Like a mirror of the project he wants to mirror, he finds himself in a real social conflict with his team and an internal conflict with his desire to continue his career.

A film within a film, a successful comedy and a stellar cast

Adding to this intrigue is Joseph, a young extra who is obsessed with the big screen, who will direct a famous film himself, thus giving him the driving force to escape the social straitjacket and pursue his dream as a screenwriter. and director.

But that’s not all, because the persona of the rising actor we want to shadow, the scheming producer friend, or even the producer trying to catch the boat, is painted before our eyes, thus painting a funny and nuanced portrait of the film. Industry.

Both political and human, combining humor and tenderness, Making Of also counts for its stunning casting. Perfectly carried by Dennis Podalides, who needs no introduction, he reveals a little more to the young Stephane Crepon, perfect as Joseph.

A duet performed by the talents of Jonathan Cohen as a star actor, Suheila Yacoub (En corps), Emmanuelle Bercott, Xavier Beauvois and Valerie Donzel. A wonderful and large cinema family that will take you through the storm of emotions that you will discover in the cinema without further delay.

Directed by Cédric Kahn, with Denis Podalides, Emmanuelle Bercot, Jonathan Cohen and Stefan Crepon, in theaters now and exclusively.