Président
2006 Drama / Thriller   

 

Review
Lionel Delplanque’s second full length film, after the bland horror flick Promenons-nous dans les bois (2000), is a creditable attempt to explore the human side of politics, although it is somewhat let down by superficial characterisation and a plot that feels too contrived to be believable.  In the leading role, Albert Dupontel gives a charismatic performance, which is sadly not matched by any of his co-stars, who fail to match the realism and sincerity that Dupontel brings to his portrayal of a man who foolishly overestimates his ability to change the status quo.   The plodding narrative and lacklustre performances from the supporting artists make this a cumbersome and uninteresting film which at times feels like a gutless imitation of an Oliver Stone movie.

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  Director: Lionel Delplanque
Starring: Albert Dupontel, Jérémie Renier, Claude Rich, Mélanie Doutey, Jackie Berroyer

Synopsis
Surrounded by aides and advisors who are determined to keep him in check, the President is a man who still believes he can change the world for the better.  Nothing will divert him from his latest cause, to lift the people of Africa out of a life of misery.  Or so he thinks.  As a personal favour to his daughter, the President gives her boyfriend, Mathieu, a post on his staff, not knowing that he is a young man with a ruthless ambition...

Credits
  • Director: Lionel Delplanque
  • Script: Lionel Delplanque, Raphaël Meltz
  • Photo: Vincent Mathias
  • Music: Frédéric Talgorn
  • Cast: Albert Dupontel (Le président), Jérémie Renier (Mathieu), Claude Rich (Frédéric Saint-Guillaume), Mélanie Doutey (Nahema), Jackie Berroyer (Nicolas), Claire Nebout (Mathilde), Carlo Brandt (Mikael Korda), Christophe Odent (Keller), Patrick Catalifo (Le Gahennec), Florence Thomassin (Juge Benoît)
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Runtime: 97 min
    

  


 


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