Gérard Jugnot is an all-round actor and director, popular and essential in French cinema (known as much for Les Bronzés, in which he played with his long-time accomplices, as for Monsieur Batignolles and Les Choristes). He will mark the opening of the FIFCL at the Forum on November 3 with a double appearance: he will present his film “Le Petit Piaf” in its Belgian premiere, in the presence of the film crew.
And in parallel with this presentation, he will be offering the public and accredited guests an opportunity to meet him. Pure pleasure.
In a 48-year career that combines laughter and emotion, Gérard Jugnot has made 121 films and series, and received 1 birthday César, in 2021. He came to the FIFCL for the first time in 2019, to present an award to his friend Thierry Lhermitte.
LE PETIT PIAF – Synopsis
In a village somewhere on the island of La Réunion, 10-year-old Nelson dreams of being a singer and has signed up for̀ Star Kids. His friend Mia, accompanied by her little brother Zizou, sets out to find him a coach to help him̀ prepare for the competition. Her choice is Pierre Leroy, a singer from Paris on a singing tour at a seaside hotel where Nelson’s mother works. But Pierre, solitary and disillusioned, and Nelson, proud and stubborn, don’t get along. Will their love of singing be enough to bring them together and heal their wounds?
- Directed by : Gérard Jugnot
- Writer(s) : Serge Lamadie, Alexandre Fouchard, Marie-Claire Javoy, Fabrice Bracq
- Distributor France : Gaumont Distribution
- Distributor Belgium : Athena Films
- Country of production: France
- Genre: Comedy
- Belgian release date: December 21, 2022
- Casting: Soan Arhimann, Marc Lavoine, Gérard Jugnot, Philippe Duquesne