Pièce montée (2010)

Director:

Denys Granier-Deferre

Writers:

Denys Granier-Deferre (screenplay), Blandine Le Callet (novel),

Stars:

Jérémie Renier, Clémence Poésy, Jean-Pierre Marielle

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jérémie Renier	...	Vincent
Clémence Poésy	...	Bérengère
Jean-Pierre Marielle	...	Victor
Danielle Darrieux	...	Madeleine
Christophe Alévêque	...	Alexandre
Aurore Clément	...	Catherine
Julie Depardieu	...	Marie
Charlotte de Turckheim	...	Marie-Claire
Léa Drucker	...	Hélène
Hélène Fillières	...	Agnès
Julie Gayet	...	Laurence
Dominique Lavanant	...	La mère de Vincent
Louise Monot	...	Nathalie
Eric Savin	...	Damien
Agathe Natanson	...	Tante de Bérengère

Storyline

Details

Official Sites:

Diaphana [fr]

Country:

France

Language:

French

Release Date:

10 March 2010 (France)

Also Known As:

The Wedding Cake

Box Office

Budget:

€7,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

2.4.7. Films, France 3 Cinéma, Panache Productions

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

User Reviews

Un secret

The wedding of Vincent and Berenger does not begin well. For starters, the fabulous cake for the reception falls apart as the butler of the château, and one of the caterers is taking down a flight of stairs falls. The cream puffs are carefully picked up from the floor an arranged as though nothing happened.

The bride comes from a bourgeois family, presided by Maddie, an old lady with a secret in her heart. The wedding, to be performed at the local church, by father Victor, proves to be not the classic marriage that has been planned. For starters, the priest is a crusty old man that does not tolerate pretentious people. It is clear he is turned off by what he is going to do.

As Berenger arrives at the church, she notices Vincent's young niece, who is clearly autistic. Afraid of perhaps produce a child like her, Berenger is clearly upset. The church ceremony does not go well because father Victor sees Maddie in the audience. It becomes clear he knows her, but nothing prepares the viewer for the fact that he is part of the secret Maddie reveals toward the end of the wedding banquet.

The film was directed by Denys Granier-Deferre, who contributed to the screenplay. The film is not in the same league as other, better made films about the same subject. Robert Altman's "A Wedding", comes to mind. It is a lavish production whose creators appear not to have worried about the cost. It is a pleasant comedy, in a conventional sort of way.

Our only interest in watching was to see Danielle Darrieux, one of the most endearing actresses of the French cinema. She does not disappoint; her sparkling eyes show a woman whose passion for acting rates highly with her. On hand also is veteran actor Jean-Pierre Marielle playing Victor. The groom is played by Jeremie Renier who has distinguished himself by his work with the Dardenne brothers. Clemence Poesy makes a beautiful bride. Aurore Clement, Julie Gayet, Julie Depardieu, are seen in the large cast in supporting roles. De The production was beautifully photographed by Aurelien Devaux.