Parc is a 2008 French drama film directed by Arnaud des Pallières. The film is based on John Cheever's 1969 novel Bullet Park. The film stars Sergi López, Jean-Marc Barr and Geraldine Chaplin. The film had its international premiere at the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival on 11 September.
| Parc | |
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 Promotional poster | |
| Directed by | Arnaud des Pallières |
| Written by | John Cheever Arnaud des Pallières |
| Produced by | Marie Guirauden Serge Lalou |
| Starring | Sergi López Jean-Marc Barr Geraldine Chaplin Nathalie Richard |
| Cinematography | Jeanne Lapoirie |
| Edited by | Arnaud des Pallières |
| Music by | Martin Wheeler |
| Distributed by | Ad Vitam Distribution |
Release dates |
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Running time | 109 minutes |
| Country | France |
| Language | French |
| Budget | $2.8 million |
| Box office | $96.000[1] |
Plot edit
Georges Clou (Lopez) is a successful salesman, enjoying the fruits of his labour as a resident of an exclusive gated community in the French Riviera. His life is seemingly idyllic, a beautiful home, a loving wife and a son. Appearances are deceptive as this idyllic vision is spoiled by the traumas his teenage son endures. Elsewhere in the community, Paul Marteau (Barr), arrives with a troubled past and uncertain future.[2]
Cast edit
- Sergi López as Georges Clou
- Jean-Marc Barr as Paul Marteau
- Geraldine Chaplin as La mère de Marteau
- Nathalie Richard as Hélène Clou
- Laurent Delbecque as Toni Clou
- Delphine Chuillot as Evelyn Marteau
- Jean-Pierre Kalfon as Le propriétaire
- László Szabó as Le guérisseur Balthazar Rutuola
Production edit
For the adaptation, the filmmaker transported the script from the United States to the French Riviera, with most of the action taking place around Nice.[3]
Reception edit
Positif described the film as "a curious fusion between the world of Chabrol and Lynch that awakens a riot of empathic anti-establishment feeling".[3]
References edit
- ^ "Parc (2009) - JPBox-Office".
- ^ Parc, by Arnaud des Pallières France in London. 21 October 2008
- ^ a b Parc. Positif. Volume 575 January 2009
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