60 years of career, 50 films: this legendary director is the guest of honor at the La Baule festival

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Film festival… and music!

For ten years, the La Baule film and film music festival has aimed to unite enthusiasts of these two art forms around their shared love. Founded in 2014 by Christophe Baratier (Les Choristes) and Sam Bobineau, the La Baule festival gives space to directors, composers and their works and offers festival-goers annual meetings, masterclasses and historical film screenings.

This year again the La Baule Festival has planned a very rich program and for good reason: this is its 10th edition! In this case, the most prestigious guest is going to travel. After Alexandre Desplat and Kyle Eastwood, it’s Claude Lelouch’s turn to be in the spotlight!

A historical concert in honor of the director

With a career spanning 60 years and over 50 feature films, Claude Lelouch Regularly participates in festivals: in 1966 he was awarded the Palme d’Or in Cannes for “Man and Woman”, he will be the guest of honor at the La Baule festival from June 26 to 30. However, this is the director’s return to the festival, as he was already the guest of honor in 2014, at his first release. The self-proclaimed “godfather of the festival’s heart” was then accompanied by its historic composer, Francis Lai, who has now passed away.

A symphony concert will be held at the Jacques Chirac Atlantique Palace on June 29 at 7 p.m. to celebrate his immense career. Led by the director’s long-time collaborator Nicolas Guiraud, his orchestra will include prestigious musicians such as pianist Randy Kerber (Forrest Gump, Titanic, Harry Potter, etc.).

Program without fake note

In addition to the symphony concert announced on June 29, other events are expected: screenings, meetings and of course the award ceremony… In connection with this 10-year anniversary release, no less than 40 films, both long and short, will be screened. Organized, including 5 feature films in competition for the prestigious film award: The Wire, Why Are You Smiling?, Jim’s Novel, Foreign Languages ​​and Meanwhile on Earth.

This year the shortlist will be awarded by a new special jury, chaired by Frank Dubosky and composed of Sabrina Vaisan, Samuel Le Bihan, Ludovic Burse and Audrey Dana. Frank Dubosque will also be at the center of a masterclass not to be missed, with Claude Lelouch and composer Vincent Deller appearing for the occasion.

Last year, during the 9th edition, Past Love Syndrome by Anne Sirotti and Rafael Balboni won the Best Film prize, while Anna Novion’s Marguerite Theorem was awarded the Best Film Music prize for its original soundtrack composed by Pascal Bideau.

Who can withstand them? RSVP on June 29, at the closing ceremony of the 10th edition of La Baule Festival!