In the Beginning

Saturday, March 13, 2010

Part of “Rendez-Vous with French Cinema 2010.” Winner, César Award for Best Suporting Actress: Emmanuelle Devos.

François Cluzet gives a tour-de-force performance as a con man who convinces an economically depressed town that he has come to resurrect a long-dormant highway construction project. Paul is a local hero, until his past (in the form of shady ex-associate Gérard Depardieu) and his conscience catch up to him. A stranger-than-fiction true story from writer-director Xavier Giannoli (The Singer, Rendez-Vous 2007), costarring Emmanuelle Devos as the town’s mayor.

• Country France
• Language French
• Rating NR
• Year 2009
• Running Time 120 minutes
• Director Xavier Giannoli

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