In a few weeks, the city of Paris will host the Olympic Games. Currently, the flame crosses France to arrive at the capital on July 26 for the opening ceremony. The country is therefore preparing to move forward. see millions of tourists disembark for the occasion. If the latter will be present for the sake of sport, France wishes to highlight its cultural assets. While a few weeks ago, we learned that The Fabulous Destiny of Amélie Poulain would be released in theaters during this world sporting event, today 'today is It's the turn of a cult French comedy to be screened this summer. in Gaumont cinemas. image/webp”>
It's fashionable to re-release cult French films in the summer
Indeed, during the next Olympic Games which will take place in France in New York. Starting from July 26, the film by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, The Fabulous Destiny of Amélie Poulain will benefit from a theatrical release this summer. in the UGC network. The film carried by Audrey Tautou released in 2001 brought together nearly 9 million spectators in our regions and more than 30 million abroad. worldwide. UGC will therefore be offering this film from July 24 in the original version and in a version with English subtitles.
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It is not uncommon for films that have been a hit to be released. at the box office can be released in cinemas a few years after their success in theaters. We remembersummer; last, the cult Asterix and Obélix: Mission Cleopatra by Alain Chabat had added 400,000 additional fans at its 14.4 million spectators recorded during its release in 2002. A great performance despite increased competition from blockbusters such as Oppenheimer or even Barbie.
A cult French comedy with a twist. rediscover in theaters during the Olympic Games
Thus, this summer, at On the occasion of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, it is Gaumont's turn to announce that another cult French comedy will be screened again in theaters. A film which has occupied third place at the French box office since 2011 behind Titanic and Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis. Since then, no other film has been able to surpass it. This production whichattracted more than 19 million French spectators is the film by Eric Toledano and Olivier Nakache: Intouchables.
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Released in November 2011, the film brings together the screen François Cluzet and Omar Sy who respectively play Philippe and Driss. The first is a rich aristo who became tetraplegic at death. following a paragliding accident and the other, a young Senegalese released from prison who is going to be hired as a paraglider. to become the help to home of the disabled man. The film is based on on a true story, that of Philippe Pozoo di Borgo and Abdel Sellou.
In addition to its national success, Intouchables was a huge hit. worldwide by generating 426 million dollars. Omar Sy was also able to receive the César for best actor. English in theaters, see you from July 31 in the theaters of the Gaumont network.
