Thanks to the Olympics, this film by Philippe Katerine will be released abroad 20 years later

Thanks to the Olympics, this film by Philippe Katerine will be released abroad 20 years later



Philippe Katerine, a remarkable show at the Olympics

Between July 26th and August 11th, the French public (and not only) had eyes only for the Paris Olympic Games. An important event that thrilled and monopolized the news for more than two weeks. The tone was set by the opening ceremony, seen all over the world and which was much talked about. Many were enthusiastic about the proposal. And despite some criticism, we remember above all the quality of the show.

One of the highlights of this ceremony is the singer’s speech Philip Katerinajust dressed and painted in blue to embody Dionysus. If the French public knows his eccentricities well, the rest of the world discovered him at that moment. The proof is that some of his titles have seen the number of listeners skyrocket on streaming sites. But since then it has not only been Philippe Katerine’s music that has attracted attention Boar skin (2005)the first feature film he directed, is now in great demand abroad.

His film Boar skin soon to be presented abroad

Believe VarietyPhilippe Katerine’s documentary film, in which he appears, has attracted attentionan international distributor who have acquired the rights to it. Surprising to say the least, given this Boar skin It was released 20 years ago, April 20, 2005 in theaters. Here is the synopsis: “A cinematic UFO, composed of sketches for which the singer Philippe Katerine hired relatives and friends. Under a light appearance emerge much more serious themes: fantasy, death, childhood“.

Pig Skin ©Malavida Films
Pig Skin ©Malavida Films

This version of Pig’s trotter outside our borders it will be possible thanks to Films Boutique, which wishes to present the film from this autumn in festivals. Jean-Christophe Simon, director of the distribution company, explained Variety that he had”He always considered Pigskin a unique and incredible film, which did not have the reception it deserved“. The spotlight on Philippe Katerine during the Olympic ceremony therefore motivated the distributor to remedy the situation.

Source: Cine Serie

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