Le promeneur du champ de Mars (2005)

A young journalist (Lespert) helps the French President compile his memoirs.

Director:

Robert Guédiguian

Writers:

Georges-Marc Benamou (book), Georges-Marc Benamou (scenario),

Stars:

Michel Bouquet, Jalil Lespert, Philippe Fretun

1 win & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michel Bouquet	...	Le Président
Jalil Lespert	...	Antoine Moreau
Philippe Fretun	...	Docteur Jeantot
Anne Cantineau	...	Jeanne
Sarah Grappin	...	Judith
Catherine Salviat	...	Mado
Jean-Claude Frissung	...	René
Philippe Le Mercier	...	Fleury, le garde du corps (as Philippe Lemercier)
Serge Kribus	...	Riou, le chauffeur
Jean-Claude Bourbault	...	Le libraire
Grégoire Oestermann	...	Garland
Béatrice Bruno	...	Thérèse Manicourt
Philippe Lehembre	...	Chazelles
Istvan Van Heuverzwyn	...	Deletraz
Rémy Darcy	...	Ladrière

Storyline

A young journalist (Lespert) helps the French President compile his memoirs.

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Plot Keywords:

journalist | president | memoirs | quest | statesman | 

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Genres:

Biography | Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

Pathé [fr]

Country:

France

Language:

French

Release Date:

16 February 2005 (France)

Also Known As:

The Last Mitterrand

Filming Locations:

Bords de l'Allier, Vichy, Allier, France

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$1,112,694 (France) (18 February 2005)

Gross:

$1,112,694 (France) (18 February 2005)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Film Oblige, Agat Films & Cie, arte France Cinéma

Technical Specs

Runtime:

116 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Goofs

The cars seen in the movie were not around at the time Mitterand was President.

User Reviews

Le President's One man show

No doubts about it, Michel Bouquet as the late French President, Francois Mitterand, had an excellent performance. It reminds me Bruno Ganz's interpretation of A. Hitler in "Der Untergang" (The Downfall). But, what would have been the movie without him? That is what has disturbed me from the beginning. Antoine Moreau was, to my eyes, everything else but convincing in his role. this could be interpreted as a weakness of the film, as everything looks to have been focused on one and only one character, the old dying Mitterand who is preparing his farewell as president. A little bit of french/European history knowledge might be helpful, but nevertheless, this film is to recommend.