Filming anecdotes, notes of intent, information for film lovers: every week, discover behind the scenes of a film release.
Taika Waititi’s Thor: Love and Thunder
Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Christian Bale…
What is it about? While Thor is deep in introspection and searching for peace, his retreat is interrupted by a galactic assassin known as Gore, who has made it his mission to destroy all Gods.
did you know For the needs of the role, Chris Hemsworth gained several kilograms of muscle to reach 105 kilograms (an actor’s record). To maintain this level, the Australian ate at least eight times a day for the duration of the shoot.
Olivier Barroux’s Liar
With Tarek Budali, Artus, Pauline Clement…
What is it about? Jerome is a compulsive liar. His family and friends can’t stand his daily lies anymore. Jerome does not listen to what he is scolded, Jerome sinks deeper and deeper into lies until the day when he is cursed by God: all his lies come alive.
did you know Liar is an adaptation of Émile Gaudreau’s Quebec film Liar, released in 2019. It was Gaumont who presented this project to Olivier Baru. Fascinated by the original film, the director immediately accepted the offer.
Twelfth Night by Dominic Mol
With Bastien Bouillon, Bully Laners, Theo Cholby…
What is it about? In PJ, each investigator encounters a crime they cannot solve and which haunts them. For Johann, it is Clara’s murder. The interrogations follow each other, there is no shortage of suspects, and Johan’s suspicions are growing.
did you know Dominique Moll chose to set his film in Grenoble and the Morien Valley. Director says: “I wanted to feel the mountains. Saint-Jean-des-Mauriens is quite an industrial town, there is an aluminum factory called Trimet, which employs 700 people.”
Dukobu President! By Eli Semun
With Eli Semune, Gabin Tomasino, Emily Cain…
What is it about? A new school year is starting for Ducobu! At St. Potachie School, a special election will be held to elect a student body president. This is the beginning of a somewhat crazy election campaign, in which two main opponents will start: Dukobu and Leon.
did you know Directed again by Elie Semoun, who also stars as Latouche, Doucobu President is directed by Gabin Tomasino, the fourth teenager to play the character in the 1992 comic book series created by Zydro and God.
Nights of Mashad by Ali Abbas
With Mehdi Bajestan, Zar Amir Ebrahimi, Arash Ashtian…
What is it about? Iran 2001 A journalist from Tehran explores the most infamous suburbs of the holy city of Mashhad to investigate a series of feminicides. These crimes will be the work of a single man who claims to cleanse the city of its sins by attacking prostitutes at night.
did you know Serial killer Syed is portrayed by Mehdi Bajestani, a theater and film actor. Ali Abbas wanted to hire an actor whose story was – in part – similar to his character: “Mehdi comes from the Mashhad region and knows how to use a popular accent like Saeed. Plus, he’s a great actor, willing to try things that are taboo in Iran.”
The Slaying of the Beast by Agustina San Martin
With Tamara Roca, Ana Brun, Joao Miguel…
What is it about? On the border between Argentina and Brazil, 17-year-old Emilia is diligently searching for her missing brother. His journey takes him to his aunt’s hotel in the heart of the tropical jungle, which is haunted by a monstrous beast that, according to local myths and beliefs, is the embodiment of the devilish spirit protein.
did you know The images created for this film were conceived as paintings. Agustina San Martin and her team patiently created them, working between photography and visual effects to get the exact atmosphere they wanted.
Woody Allen Rifkin Festival
With Wallace Shawn, Elena Anaya, Gina Gershon…
What is it about? An American couple goes to the San Sebastian Film Festival and falls in love with the event, Spain and the magic that comes from movies. The wife has an affair with a brilliant French director, and her husband falls in love with a beautiful Spaniard.
did you know If Woody Allen’s last films took place in his beloved city, New York, his fiftieth film took place in Spain, at the San Sebastian Festival. A country in which he had already set his cameras in 2008 for Vicky Cristina Barcelona, before heading to Paris and Rome.
Jesus Lopez Maximiliano Schoenfeld
What is it about? Jesus Lopez, a young racing driver, was killed in a motorcycle accident. His cousin Abel, an awkward teenager, is then tempted to take his place. He moves in with Jesus’ parents, wears his clothes, and becomes close to his friends, as well as Azul, his ex-girlfriend.
did you know Maximiliano Schoenfeld experienced two tragedies that inspired him to Jesús López. The first is the death of the father, whose clothes were then worn by the companions of the mother. The second concerns the death of Miguel Lelli, an actor in his first short films, who died at the age of 21 in a car accident.
Find your way to Laurent Granier
What is it about? May 11, 2020 – Le Puy-En-Velay. The end of the first imprisonment. Detached Laurent, who has lost his job and caught up with Covid, decides to go alone on the road to Compostela. Without a very specific goal, Laurent returns to the road.
Bajre and Sita by Jas Grewal
Starring Amy Virk, Tina Ambani
What is it about? Roop Kaur and Basant Kaur are sisters. They sing beautifully. Bhagel Singh notices them and asks his father for permission to sing in his album. But the father refuses to sing in public. Finally, he agrees to sing on one condition: to hide his identity.
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