Janis et John (2003)

User Rating:

6.1/10   

Director:

Samuel Benchetrit

Writers:

Samuel Benchetrit (writer)
Gábor Rassov (writer)

Release Date:

15 October 2003 (France)

Genre:

Comedy

Plot Keywords:

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

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
Valérie Bonneton	...	Femme 1 bus
Betty Teboulle	...	Femme 2 bus
François Monnié	...	Homme bus
Veronica Vallecillo	...	Sosie Janis Joplin
Alan Swoffer	...	Sosie John Lennon
Paul Bandey	...	(voice)
Jesse Joe Walsh	...	(voice)
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Samuel Benchetrit	...	Un consommateur regardant le spectacle de Brigitte (uncredited)

Directed by
Samuel Benchetrit

Writing credits (in alphabetical order)
Samuel Benchetrit		writer
Gábor Rassov		writer

Produced by
Olivier Delbosc	....	producer
Marc Missonnier	....	producer

Cinematography by
Pierre Aïm

Film Editing by
Juliette Welfling

Casting by
Jeanne Biras

Production Design by
Yan Arlaud

Costume Design by
Valérie Pozzo di Borgo

Makeup Department
Annick Legout	....	key makeup artist
Jane Milon	....	key hair stylist

Production Management
Orly Dahan	....	assistant production manager
Thomas Douineau	....	assistant unit manager
Julie Léger	....	post-production manager
Vincent Léonard	....	assistant unit manager
Sybil Nicolas	....	unit manager
Pierre Wallon	....	production manager

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Ophélie Gelber	....	second assistant director
Denis Kralj	....	second assistant director: locations
Eric Pujol	....	first assistant director

Art Department
Stéphane Cressend	....	property master
Jacky Hardouin	....	carpenter
Alexis Imbert	....	carpenter
Sandrine Jarron	....	assistant art director

Sound Department
Yannick Boulot	....	sound recordist
Aymeric Devoldère	....	sound editor
Philippe Dongé	....	sound mix technician
Dominique Gaborieau	....	sound mixer
Vincent Goujon	....	boom operator
Gwennolé Le Borgne	....	assistant sound editor
Philippe Penot	....	foley artist
Miguel Rejas	....	sound

Visual Effects by
Benjamin Ageorges	....	digital compositor
Stephane Bidault	....	digital effects supervisor
Christophe Chanvin	....	artistic director
Jean-Antoine Lacolle	....	digital compositor
Matthias Weber	....	digital effects producer

Camera and Electrical Department
Stéphane Aupetit	....	first assistant camera
Nicolas Beauchamp	....	assistant camera
Mathieu Brémond	....	electrician
Mathieu Caudroy	....	Steadicam operator
Moune Jamet	....	still photographer
Romain Lacourbas	....	second assistant camera
Simon Mein	....	still photographer
Jean-Claude Moireau	....	still photographer
Peggy Peigné	....	loader
Yves Vandermeeren	....	camera operator

Casting Department
Bérangère Nicolle	....	casting assistant

Editorial Department
Elsa Fernández	....	assistant editor
Marie-Pierre Frappier	....	assistant editor
Christophe Legendre	....	color timer

Music Department
Amelie de Chassey	....	music supervisor
Jean-François Rock	....	music supervisor

Other crew
Laure Cochener	....	coach: children
Sophie Fortat	....	assistant production accountant
Manuel Yvernault	....	production assistant

Production Companies

• Alquimia Cinema
• Canal+
• Cofimage 14
• Fidélité Productions
• France 3 Cinéma
• Gimages 6
• Gimages Développement
• Natexis Banques Populaires Images 3
• Région Ile-de-France
• Studio Canal

Distributors

• Europa Filmes (2007) (Brazil) (DVD)
• GAGA Communications (Japan)
• Hispano Foxfilms S.A.E. (Spain)
• Mars Distribution (2003) (France)
• Playtime S.A. (2004) (Greece) (theatrical)
• Tokyo Theaters Company (Japan)
• United King Films (Israel)

Special Effects

• AutreChose

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:

Taking Some Time On

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