Category Archives: Daniel Auteuil
Someone I Loved (Je L’Aimais) 2009
“Dealing with a Frenchman in love is too dangerous.” Someone I loved (Je L’Aimais) is based on the best-selling novel by Anna Gavalda. It’s the story of Pierre (Daniel Auteuil), who takes his daughter-in-law, Chloe (Florence Loiret Caille) and two … Continue reading
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To Paint or To Make Love (2005)
“They were literally stripped bare overnight.” The title to the film To Paint or To Make Love (Peindre Ou Faire L’Amour) seems a bit silly. After all, the two activities aren’t mutually exclusive–although they probably shouldn’t be attempted at the … Continue reading
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My Best Friend (2006)
“Some people can’t play sports. I can’t make friends.” My Best Friend, from director Patrice Leconte, is a comedy about self-focused antique dealer Francois Coste (Daniel Auteuil). Middle-aged Francois is divorced and has a casual, emotionless relationship with a girlfriend, … Continue reading
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Cache (2005)
“You have too much to lose.” The theme in the French film Cache is guilt and responsibility–and the theme is developed slowly and subtly along with the plot. The film begins with footage of a nice upper-middle class home in … Continue reading
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The Valet (2006)
“The neighbours complain about your all night parties and girls shrieking in ecstasy .” In the Valet, a French comedy from director Francis Veber (The Closet, The Dinner Game), wealthy businessman Pierre Levasseur (Daniel Auteuil) juggles wife Christine (Kristen Scott … Continue reading
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Un Coeur en Hiver (1992)
“I don’t usually throw myself at people.” In Un Coeur en Hiver (A Heart in Winter) Maxim (Andre Dussollier) and Stephan (Daniel Auteuil) work together in Paris. Maxim (Andre Dussollier) owns and runs a business that specializes in violins. Maxim’s … Continue reading
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L’Adversaire (2002)
“All the good and evil I did was for you.” In the French film, L’Adversaire Jean-Marc Faure (Daniel Auteuil) appears to be a highly successful man. According to Jean-Marc, his wife, Christine (Geraldine Pailhas), family and friends, he’s a successful … Continue reading
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Mauvaise Passe/The Escort (1999)
“You’re a bit of a dark horse, Pierre.” With a plot that belongs to a Jackie Collins novel, the film, The Escort (Mauvais Passe) displays French actor, Daniel Auteuil as a gigolo. Auteuil is an impressive actor, so it’s no … Continue reading
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Apres Vous (2003)
“You can’t adopt him.” In the French comedy Apres Vous maitre d’ Antoine (Daniel Auteuil) saves Louis (Jose Garcia) from suicide. Antoine feels responsible for Louis and takes him home–much to the dismay of Antoine’s girlfriend, Christine (Marilyne Canto) whose … Continue reading
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Sade (2000)
“Everything one can imagine, I have done.” Sade begins with a scene inside Saint-Lazare prison in 1794. The prison’s noble captives are transported daily via tumbrils to their grisly fate. Meanwhile, with the guillotine in full swing, some of the … Continue reading
Filed under Daniel Auteuil, France, Period Piece
