| Président (2006) | Drama / Thriller |
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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...
Film 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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