Nils Tavernier
Рождение : 1965-09-01, Paris, France
История
Nils Tavernier (born 1 September 1965) is a French actor and director. He is best known for his film appearances in Beatrice (1987), Valmont (1988), and Revenge of the Musketeers (1994), and for his directorial efforts The Other Side of the Tracks (1997), Etoiles: Dancers of the Paris Opera Ballet (2001), and Les enfants de Thiès (2001). He is the son of film director Bertrand Tavernier.
Nils Tavernier was born on 1 September 1965 in Normandy, France, the son of director, screenwriter, actor, and producer Bertrand Tavernier and Colo Tavernier O'Hagan. Tavernier made his first screen appearance in a film by his father, Spoiled Children in 1977 while still a teenager. He landed additional roles in feature films such as Beatrice in 1987, L.627 in 1991, and Revenge of the Musketeers in 1993 which was directed by his father. He also played supporting roles in Claude Chabrol's drama film Story of Women (1988) and Miloš Forman's period film Valmont (1988). He also appeared in Brigitte Roüan's After Sex in 1996, and Sylvie Verheyde's Un frère... in 1997.
Tavernier started his career as a director making short films and documentaries. In Etoiles: Dancers of the Paris Opera Ballet (2001), he explored his passion for dance with Etoiles. He co-directed with his father the documentary Histoires de vies brisées: les 'double peine' de Lyon (2001). In 2009, he directed the documentary The Mystery of Twins. In 2012, he performed with Gil Rabier a documentary about medical errors, What is left of our mistakes? This film is supported by the French Ministry of Health and Public-Hôpitaux de Paris. In 2013, he returned to the themes of childhood, disability, and commitment with the film Of all our forces.
Tavernier has also directed two documentaries for television: L'odyssée de la vie in 2004, in which he questioned the sexuality of the French, and L'odyssée de la vie in 2006, following a woman throughout her pregnancy and its affirmation as a mom within the couple. His most recent film is The Finishers (2013). Tavernier also authored The Mystery of Twins with Marie-Noelle Humbert in 2009.
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The French romance follows musician Dadju and his love story with the hypnotizing Ima. Dadju returns to his home city Kinshasa to perform in a concert. Laetitia is a big fan, but after she finds out that Dadju's concert is sold out, she relies on her father's connections with her boss Yavan to find extra tickets. Yavan invites Dadju to participate in a private concert. Seeking to seduce Laetitia's sister Ima, Yavan hosts the concert, but fate intervenes when Dadju falls in love with Ima at first sight.
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The French romance follows musician Dadju and his love story with the hypnotizing Ima. Dadju returns to his home city Kinshasa to perform in a concert. Laetitia is a big fan, but after she finds out that Dadju's concert is sold out, she relies on her father's connections with her boss Yavan to find extra tickets. Yavan invites Dadju to participate in a private concert. Seeking to seduce Laetitia's sister Ima, Yavan hosts the concert, but fate intervenes when Dadju falls in love with Ima at first sight.
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Фильм основан на реальной истории, начавшейся во второй половине 19 века. Каждый день почтальон Фердинанд Шеваль проделывал путь в 25-30 километров, разнося почту по окрестным деревням. Однажды он споткнулся и упал, и его внимание привлек камень причудливой формы. Шеваль забирает «камень преткновения», и ему приходит в голову идея строительства сказочного дворца для своей маленькой дочки. В течение последующих 33 лет он в свободное от работы время на купленном в Отриве небольшом клочке земли возводит удивительное строение, которое он назвал «идеальным дворцом». Шеваль работает в одиночку, а строительный материал в изобилии ему предоставляет природа. Фантастический дворец почтальона Фердинанда Шеваля до сих пор привлекает внимание туристов со всех уголков мира. А фильм позволит вам познакомиться с его уникальным автором и стать свидетелем его создания!
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Фильм основан на реальной истории, начавшейся во второй половине 19 века. Каждый день почтальон Фердинанд Шеваль проделывал путь в 25-30 километров, разнося почту по окрестным деревням. Однажды он споткнулся и упал, и его внимание привлек камень причудливой формы. Шеваль забирает «камень преткновения», и ему приходит в голову идея строительства сказочного дворца для своей маленькой дочки. В течение последующих 33 лет он в свободное от работы время на купленном в Отриве небольшом клочке земли возводит удивительное строение, которое он назвал «идеальным дворцом». Шеваль работает в одиночку, а строительный материал в изобилии ему предоставляет природа. Фантастический дворец почтальона Фердинанда Шеваля до сих пор привлекает внимание туристов со всех уголков мира. А фильм позволит вам познакомиться с его уникальным автором и стать свидетелем его создания!
Writers' Production
Laura, 21, is determined to earn her High school diploma, just like anyone else. Except Laura is a bit different. She has Down syndrome. As she faces her own difficulties, she must also deal with the doubts of her loved ones and the occasional cruelty of her peers. Overcoming challenge after challenge between emotion and laughter, Laura battles for every inch of an opportunity that life tries to keep from her. Like a movie in which disability brings a fresh perspective on life challenges and the pursuit of happiness.
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Julien, 17, is wheelchair-bound due to cerebral palsy. Despite their love for him, his family is gradually falling apart under the strain of dealing with his disability. In a bid to bond with his father, Julien challenges him to participate with him in the Ironman race in Nice (French Riviera), a triathlon in which his father has previously competed.
Original Story
Julien, 17, is wheelchair-bound due to cerebral palsy. Despite their love for him, his family is gradually falling apart under the strain of dealing with his disability. In a bid to bond with his father, Julien challenges him to participate with him in the Ironman race in Nice (French Riviera), a triathlon in which his father has previously competed.
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Julien, 17, is wheelchair-bound due to cerebral palsy. Despite their love for him, his family is gradually falling apart under the strain of dealing with his disability. In a bid to bond with his father, Julien challenges him to participate with him in the Ironman race in Nice (French Riviera), a triathlon in which his father has previously competed.
A documentary about twins.
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Once upon a time there was a kingdom where dancing was forbidden by a tyrant king. Defying the edict of her father, the Princess Aurore continues to dance, for the amusement of herself and brother, Solal. With the kingdom virtually bankrupt, the King has no choice but to marry his daughter to a wealthy prince. As preparations are made for a ball that will set the seal on the marriage, the princess discovers that she is in love.
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Once upon a time there was a kingdom where dancing was forbidden by a tyrant king. Defying the edict of her father, the Princess Aurore continues to dance, for the amusement of herself and brother, Solal. With the kingdom virtually bankrupt, the King has no choice but to marry his daughter to a wealthy prince. As preparations are made for a ball that will set the seal on the marriage, the princess discovers that she is in love.
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A documentary on the nine months of pregnancy, from conception to the birth of a human being, alternating computer graphics and interviews with a young couple.
Stéphane Weil
Dominique Bazin is a 40-year-old woman, business manager, married to Camille, English teacher. They have three children, including an infant. Dominique, a modern day superwoman, divides her time between her lover Maxime, her work meetings and her family life. Camille is a perfect housekeeper and a caring father, who unknowingly suffers from his routine lifestyle.
Jean, le journaliste
Gilles de Maistre's political thriller Féroce (Ferocious) is about a man seeking revenge. Arab Alain (Samy Naceri) decides to join a fascistic French political party in order to assassinate the leader, Legle (Jean-Marc Thibault). Alain comes to this decision when his girlfriend's brother is murdered after he had defaced some of the party's paraphernalia. To improve the party's public stance on immigrants, Alain is hired as a security guard. Legle's daughter is attracted to Alain, who is tempted enough by the girl to abandon some of his religious convictions.
Cinematography
In December 1997, Bertrand Tavernier supported a group of undocumented migrants in Lyon who went on hunger strike to protest against the double penalty. An agreement was reached, but the strike resumed a few months later, for lack of a real solution. The director then decides to take his camera and to give a long speech to these men and women that nobody wants to listen to.
Director
In December 1997, Bertrand Tavernier supported a group of undocumented migrants in Lyon who went on hunger strike to protest against the double penalty. An agreement was reached, but the strike resumed a few months later, for lack of a real solution. The director then decides to take his camera and to give a long speech to these men and women that nobody wants to listen to.
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ETOILES: DANCERS OF THE PARIS OPERA BALLET celebrates the legacy one of the best ballet companies in the world by weaving together rehearsals, tour snapshots and performances of classical ballets such as Swan Lake and La Sylphide, as well as contemporary works such as Maurice Bejart's Ninth Symphony, Jiri Kylian's Doux Mensonge (Sweet Lies) and Pierre Darde's Orison. Celebrated filmmaker Nils Tavernier endeavors to understand the psychology of dance by talking candidly with some of the biggest stars in dance today. The film also features interviews with the dancers who explain how and why they endure the emotional and physical hardships of their profession in their intense drive to be on stage.
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ETOILES: DANCERS OF THE PARIS OPERA BALLET celebrates the legacy one of the best ballet companies in the world by weaving together rehearsals, tour snapshots and performances of classical ballets such as Swan Lake and La Sylphide, as well as contemporary works such as Maurice Bejart's Ninth Symphony, Jiri Kylian's Doux Mensonge (Sweet Lies) and Pierre Darde's Orison. Celebrated filmmaker Nils Tavernier endeavors to understand the psychology of dance by talking candidly with some of the biggest stars in dance today. The film also features interviews with the dancers who explain how and why they endure the emotional and physical hardships of their profession in their intense drive to be on stage.
Pierre
Angelo believes his father works with extraterrestrials on a top secret project.
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The first part of a documentary made by Bertrand and Nils Tavernier, following a letter judged provocative by the Minister of Integration at the time, who spent several months in the Grands Pêchers housing estate in Montreuil, giving voice to its inhabitants. The problems of unemployment, racism, integration and delinquency are addressed.
Vincent
Loic and Sophie are siblings living with their mother in a block of flats. The impetuous, promiscuous Loic is a talented photographer about to make it to the big time, but being pulled back by loyalty to his best friend and ex-lover, both junkies. Sophie, a schoolgirl on holidays, is quietly undergoing a sexual awakening, observing from a distance Loic's milieu; she begins an affair with his business partner to Loic's quasi-incestuous disapproval. Loic is spotted by a prominent editor, but becomes increasingly unhinged, by his friend's violent struggles with dealers, by his lover's demands, by Sophie's 'betrayal', by his own 'demons'. Tragedy inevitably strikes.
François Narou
The end of an affair from the woman's point of view.
Different aspects of homosexual romance are explored in this compendium of ten short vignettes encompassing a broad look at AIDS and range for the tale of a lesbian teen trying to come out to her parents, to a gay man who shocks his lover by claiming to be pregnant, to another man's reminiscence of a brief affair with an HIV-positive man.
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Different aspects of homosexual romance are explored in this compendium of ten short vignettes encompassing a broad look at AIDS and range for the tale of a lesbian teen trying to come out to her parents, to a gay man who shocks his lover by claiming to be pregnant, to another man's reminiscence of a brief affair with an HIV-positive man.
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Different aspects of homosexual romance are explored in this compendium of ten short vignettes encompassing a broad look at AIDS and range for the tale of a lesbian teen trying to come out to her parents, to a gay man who shocks his lover by claiming to be pregnant, to another man's reminiscence of a brief affair with an HIV-positive man.
Christophe
After agonizing for weeks, Valéria finally comes to terms with being in love with another woman and confesses her love for her best friend, Laurence. Short film from the series "L'@mour est à réinventer: dix histoires d'amour au temps du SIDA" ("Love Reinvented: Ten Love Stories in the Age of AIDS").
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After agonizing for weeks, Valéria finally comes to terms with being in love with another woman and confesses her love for her best friend, Laurence. Short film from the series "L'@mour est à réinventer: dix histoires d'amour au temps du SIDA" ("Love Reinvented: Ten Love Stories in the Age of AIDS").
Quentin La Misère
Прославленный герой уготовил своей дочери Элоизе роль послушницы в монастыре. Но отважная девушка смело бросается в бой с врагами, убившими на её глазах мать-настоятельницу. Ей приходится не только мастерски фехтовать, но и распутывать коварные интриги. И, конечно, она влюбляется в благородного красавца.
Vincent
Люсьен Марге — следователь парижской полиции. Как руководитель отдела по борьбе с наркотиками, он каждый день сталкивается с жестокостью, но ему удаётся сохранять в себе человечность. Фильм посвящён сыну режиссёра, страдавшему от наркотической зависимости.
Kaiser Franz Joseph
Романтический рассказ о 14-летней девушке, которая добивается своего — становится невестой австрийского принца.
Didier Theron
Georges Deblache, a despondent middle-aged cop, falls for his partner's wife.
Lucien
Франция, Вторая мировая война. Чтобы как-то свести концы с концами, мать двух детей Мари Латур делает подпольные аборты и сдаёт комнату знакомой проститутке. На вернувшегося с войны из-за ранения домой мужа она не обращает никакого внимания и живёт своей жизнью. Аборты постепенно начинают приносить неплохой доход, а скуку можно легко развеять заведя молодого любовника…
Arnaud de Cortemart
Смутные годы средневековья. Франсуа де Кортемар возвращается на свои земли после четырех лет войны и плена, окончательно потеряв веру в бога и людей. Его дочь Беатрис, нежное и утонченное создание, с нетерпением ждет отца, однако встречается с чудовищем, привыкшим к грабежу и убийству.
Le milicien
Действие начинается в 1942 году на территории оккупированной Франции. Затем переносится в 1952 год в Лион. И хотя ещё живы в памяти трагедии войны, но всё уже постепенно вошло в норму. На детском празднике знакомятся две молодые женщины: утонченная искушенная художница Мадлен и скромная домохозяйка Лена. Обе они замужем, у них есть дети. Но они разочарованы в семейной жизни, так как их замужества - не по любви, а просто - некий компромисс с обстоятельствами. Поддерживая друг друга в неопределённых желаниях чего-то лучшего, они начинают поиски новых путей, чтобы выразить и реализовать себя. Но их стремления сталкиваются с непреодолимыми препятствиями и оборачиваются тяжелой драмой и потерями для всех.
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From Asia, Africa and Latin America, five women share extraordinary stories of strength and determination in the face of violence and inequality.