France,
2009, 130 min
(Special edition: 155 min)
Directed by:
Xavier GiannoliScreenplay:
Xavier GiannoliCinematography:
Glynn SpeeckaertComposer:
Cliff MartinezCast:
François Cluzet, Gérard Depardieu, Emmanuelle Devos, Soko, Vincent Rottiers, Brice Fournier, Corinne Masiero, Franck Andrieux, Patrick Bonnel, Thierry Godard (more)Plots(1)
Paul, a small-time con man, takes his new schemeswindling and re-selling construction equipmentto a depressed community. His arrival, however, ignites an unexpected buzz of excitement among the townspeoplethey think hes there to restart the abandoned highway project that plunged them into economic turmoil. As desperate contractors throw big bucks his way to secure involvement, Pauls con takes on a life of its own. But how long can he keep up the deception? (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
César Awards
- 2010 - Emmanuelle Devos (Best Supporting Actress)
- 2010 - Best Film
- 2010 - Xavier Giannoli (Best Director)
- 2010 - François Cluzet (Best Actor)
- 2010 - Soko (Most Promising Actress)
- 2010 - Xavier Giannoli (Best Original Screenplay)
- 2010 - Cliff Martinez (Best Original Music)
- 2010 - Best Sound
- 2010 - Glynn Speeckaert (Best Cinematography)
- 2010 - Best Editing
- 2010 - Best Production Design
Cannes Film Festival
- 2009 - Xavier Giannoli (Golden Palm - Official Competition)