Homage to Michel Blanc, the actor’s films to watch on TV

Homage to Michel Blanc, the actor’s films to watch on TV



France 2 puts Michel Blanc in the spotlight

We would have done without this type of news. But this morning of October 4, 2024 the information was confirmed, Michel Blanc died at 72 years old following a heart attack that occurred the day before. The tributes were not long in coming, especially from his closest collaborators and former Splendid teammates. As often happens, the television channels also decided to do so interrupt their programming to honor the actor and director, made iconic by The Bronzed (1978) and its sequels.

Therefore, France Télévision has decided to shelve Captain Marleau – Against the flow AND The concert is fundamental (Slimane) to give priority to I find you very beautiful (2005) by Isabelle Mergault, airing this Friday 4 October at 9.05pm on France 2. Before that, viewers will be able to watch it at 8.30pm. a special show presented by Laurent Delahousse and dedicated to Michel Blanc. Everything will be followed in the second part of the evening by another show, One day a destinythis time dedicated to the Splendido.

I find you very beautiful ©Gaumont
I find you very beautiful ©Gaumont

We remember that in I find you very beautiful, directed by Isabelle Mergault, Michel Blanc plays a grumpy farmer who has just lost his wife. Now lost without her, and unable to manage the farm and his home alone, the man decides to do so find a new woman as quickly as possible. Since his goal is only to have someone to help him with these tasks, he registers at a marriage agency before going to Romania to bring back Elena (Medeea Marinescu), a young woman who longs to get out of her misery.

Very tired broadcast on Monday

After France 2, it is France 3 with whoever will take over Very tired (1994)Michel Blanc’s second feature film as director. The film will replace on Monday evening And for a few dollars moreinitially expected.

In Very tiredMichel Blanc plays his role, just like the actors and actresses who accompany him. The director imagines himself like this live a real nightmare after being accused of sexual assault by Josiane Balasko, Charlotte Gainsbourg and Mathilda May. He also discovers that he behaved inappropriately at the Cannes Film Festival before getting into trouble at a nightclub. Having no memory of all these events, he asks Carole Bouquet for help, and he will discover that he has done so a doublePatrick Olivier, who enjoys assuming his identity.

In addition to Josiane Balasko, the other members of Splendid also appear in Very tired.

Source: Cine Serie

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