What a launch! Last night, Kinepolis was buzzing with excitement during an absolutely memorable kick-off party. Nearly 700 festivalgoers gathered to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the cult classic “OSS 117” in the presence of its iconic star, Jean Dujardin!
There was excitement, smiles, and plenty of emotion last night at the Kinepolis in Liège! For this exceptional kick-off event, the audience was treated to one of the most irresistible characters in French cinema: Hubert Bonisseur de La Bath, aka OSS 117.
Twenty years after the release of the film, which has since become a cult classic, Jean Dujardin graced the event with his presence to celebrate this anniversary with some 700 festivalgoers who had come to experience a rare and special moment.
Surprise guests for an unforgettable evening
And since the best parties always have their share of surprises, Jean-François Halin, screenwriter of the saga, and Louise Monot, an actress from the second installment, joined the festivities as surprise guests!
A special gathering that added a touch of magic to this anniversary, much to the delight of the audience.
Joëlle Scoriels at the helm of an evening full of camaraderie
To orchestrate this extraordinary evening, Joëlle Scoriels was in charge of the entertainment. With her energy, elegance, and good humor, she accompanied the guests and the public in this celebration of the 20th anniversary of a film that continues to make generations of viewers laugh.
With a mix of nostalgia, humor, and the joy of reunions, all the ingredients were in place to make this opening a particularly memorable moment.
700 festivalgoers and an incredible atmosphere!
With 700 festivalgoers gathered at Kinepolis, this “kick-off” party set the tone: an event centered on cinema, socializing, and celebration.
Twenty years after his first adventures on the big screen, OSS 117 has certainly lost none of his charm. And seeing Jean Dujardin celebrate this anniversary alongside the audience will undoubtedly remain one of the highlights of this year’s festival.
A spectacular opening, prestigious guests, wonderful surprises, and a large crowd in attendance: it’s hard to imagine a better way to kick off the festivities!
And this is just the beginning…
