Janis et John (2003)

Director:

Samuel Benchetrit

Writers:

Samuel Benchetrit (writer)
Gábor Rassov (writer)

Release Date:

15 October 2003 (France)

Genre:

Comedy

Plot Keywords:

Janis Joplin | Record Store | John Lennon | LSD | Bourbon

Cast

François Cluzet	...	Walter Kingkate
Sergi López	...	Pablo Sterni
Marie Trintignant	...	Brigitte Sterni
Christopher Lambert	...	Léon
Jean-Louis Trintignant	...	M. Cannon
Amparo Soler Leal	...	La mère de Pablo
Sacha Aubart	...	Jérémie Sterni
Basile Leroux	...	Bobby
Eric Hervé	...	Freddy
Reynald Tescaro	...	Miki
Patrick Dietsch	...	Johnny Rassov
Michel Berry	...	Victor Artie
Benamar Siba	...	Bébé
Bruno Rosenker	...	Garagiste 1 (as Bruno Rozenker)
Bernie Bonvoisin	...	Garagiste 2

Also Known As:

Janis and John (International: English title)
Janis y John (Spain)

Runtime:

105 min

Country:

France | Spain

Language:

French

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud)

Company:

Alquimia Cinema

Goofs:

Continuity: When Pablo, Brigitte and Walter are in the Chinese restaurant, Walter finishes his aperitif in one gulp upon receiving it. However, when Pablo suggests a toast, Walter's glass is full when he picks it up. Then, he puts it down, empty, although he has not drunk from it.

Soundtrack:

Kozmic Blues

an expected nice comedy becoming a cult movie

The first time I watched this movie, I thought it was a good surprise as I'd never heard about it before: a funny comedy, with good actors and a creative director. But something in that film attracted me to watch it again (what I rarely do) and I really felt in love with it. Sergi Lopez, Francois Cluzet and Marie Trintigant are amazing: in an absurd situation, with extreme characters (especially Cluzet), they are more than credible. Sergi Lopez performance is unique: a subtle equilibrium between burlesque and tragedy.

The text is extremely well written and precise. Technically, the movie is very creative (I'm waiting for the next Benchetrit work).

Each time I see this movie, I love it more. rating: 10/10 as it is a cult movie to me