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Fabien Lemercier


9763 articles available in total starting from 02/07/2002. Last article published on 17/09/2025.

Battle ensues over Unifrance presidency

Margaret Menegoz is preparing to step down in September after five years as head of Unifrance, the promotional agency for French cinema abroad. Meanwhile, there is a fierce battle to succeed her...  

30/06/2008 | Institutions | France

Looking back an eventful week

This past week has seen several major events that affect French film, directly or indirectly, starting with the plan to ban advertising on state television channels (see news). The project has...  

27/06/2008 | Industry | France

Amalric, Frot and Lopez star in Larrieu brothers’ new film

Les Derniers Jours du monde (“The Last Days of the World”), the forthcoming film by Arnaud and Jean-Marie Larrieu will have a stellar cast including Mathieu Amalric, Catherine Frot and Spanish...  

26/06/2008 | Production | France

The five faces of Europe

From In Bruges to Alatriste and the co-production Waltz with Bashir, European film demonstrates its great diversity today as five new releases hit French screens alongside four US titles. The...  

25/06/2008 | Releases | France

The Investigator in competition at Karlovy Vary

The official selection of the 43rd Karlovy Vary Film Festival (July 4-12) was unveiled yesterday and includes four Hungarian productions. The line-up is headed by Attila Gigor’s thriller The...  

24/06/2008 | Festivals | Hungary

Bouyssy named Exhibitor of the Year at Cinema Expo

The 17th edition of Cinema Expo International – the traditional gathering for exhibitors from across the world – is being held from June 23-26 in Amsterdam. On Thursday, the event will present its...  

23/06/2008 | Industry | Europe

International premieres for Hajdu and Bacsó

Szabolcs Hajdu’s Off Hollywood will have its international premiere on June 26 in the Director’s Showcase section at the Edinburgh Film Festival (June 18-29). Meanwhile, Peter Bacsó’s Virtually a...  

23/06/2008 | Festivals | Hungary

French wave sweeps UK

Traditionally considered a difficult territory for non-English speaking films, the UK has seen French titles enjoy new-found success over the last three years, confirmed by this summer’s...  

20/06/2008 | Distribution | France

White man in Africa

Shooting got underway this week in Morocco on Le Temps de la kermesse est terminé [loosely translated, “The Party’s Over”], the debut feature by Frédéric Chignac, a seasoned director of...  

19/06/2008 | Production | France

Chabat and Auteuil share same body in Me Two

Studio Canal are today launching the fantasy comedy Me Two on French screens. Directed by Bruno Lavaine and Nicolas Charlet, the film stars Alain Chabat, Daniel Auteuil and Marina Foïs. Backed by...  

18/06/2008 | Releases | France

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