C'était un rendez-vous (1976)

User Rating:

7.9/10   

Director:

Claude Lelouch

Writer:

Claude Lelouch (writer)

Genre:

Short | Action | Romance

Plot:

A high-speed drive through the streets of Paris. |

Plot Keywords:

Paris | Automobile | Driving | Male Female Relationship | No Dialogue

Awards:

1 win

Cast

Claude Lelouch

...

L'homme (uncredited)

Also Known As:

Rendezvous (USA) (informal title)

Runtime:

9 min

Country:

France

Language:

None

Color:

Color

Filming Locations:

Avenue Foch, Paris 16, Paris, France

Company:

Les Films 13

Trivia:

According to recent claims by Claude Lelouch, he was driving his own Mercedes in the film, and later dubbed over the sound of a Ferrari 275GTB to give the impression of much higher speeds. Calculations made by several independent groups using the film show that the car never exceeds 140 km/h (85 mph), which seems to lend credence to his recent comments.

Heart stopping.

According to rumor, it's the famous racecar driver Jaques Lafitte who drives this car as it speeds insanely through the near empty streets of Paris at 200km/h one early morning. Veering for cars and buses, almost hitting pedestrians and pigeons on every corner, this is as close to a real snuff movie you'll ever get. Very little is known about the car and it's driver. But I can assure you this: It was in no way sanctioned or produced with the cooperation of the police. It's far too risky for that. But what a ride! An absolute must see for any film or racing fan. Brilliant!