Category Archives: Fabrice Luchini
Les Invités de Mon Père (2010)
“Some militant acts are easier on the eye than others.” I’m a die-hard fan of Fabrice Luchini, and I’ll watch any film in which he features. For that reason, I bought Les Invités de Mon Père, a 2010 film from … Continue reading
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Full Moon in Paris (1984)
“A myriad possibilities were out there waiting.” Full Moon in Paris (Les Nuits de la Pleine Lune) is the fourth film in director Eric Rohmer’s Comedies and Proverbs series, and this film is inspired by the proverb: ‘A … Continue reading
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Le Colonel Chabert (1994)
“Lawyers see worse things than writers can invent. I’ve seen wills burned, mothers despoil their lawful children on behalf of those bred in adultery, wives use their husbands’ love to murder them or drive them mad so as to … Continue reading
Filed under Fabrice Luchini, Fanny Ardant, France, Gerard Depardieu, Period Piece
Claire’s Knee (1970)
“At the same time, it was my good deed.” In my teens, I was lucky enough to see my first-ever foreign films–Belle de Jour (Luis Bunuel), and Claire’s Knee (Eric Rohmer). Both films were a major revelation to me, and … Continue reading
Filed under Eric Rohmer, Fabrice Luchini, France
Moliere (2007)
“Speak to me in the language of Moliere.” Moliere, from director Laurent Tirard is a tasty romp through 17th century France. The film’s main premise is to present the backdrop story to Moliere’s success. There are some gaps in Moliere’s … Continue reading
Filed under Fabrice Luchini, France, Period Piece
La Discrete (1990)
“I tire rather quickly of people.” In the French film La Discrete, Antoine (Fabrice Luchini) is a would-be novelist. Antoine is at loose ends after a sudden break-up with his long-time girlfriend, Solange, and he mentions to his friend, Jean, … Continue reading
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Intimate Strangers (2004)
“What to declare and what to hide.” In Intimate Strangers, William (Fabrice Luchini), a Parisian tax lawyer, is at the end of his working day, when an attractive young woman named Anna arrives claiming that she has an appointment. Expecting … Continue reading
Filed under Fabrice Luchini, France, Patrice Leconte
