Love Songs for Tough Guys is a 2021 French film. It is a comedy about an aging gang of crooks who have to deal with a younger gang on their turf. It stars François Damiens, Ramzy Bedia, Vanessa Paradis, Gustave Kervern, JoeyStarr, Bouli Lanners, Valeria Bruni Tedeschi.
| Love Songs for Tough Guys | |
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| Directed by | Samuel Benchetrit |
| Written by | Samuel Benchetrit |
| Screenplay by | Samuel Benchetrit Gábor Rassov |
| Produced by | Julien Madon |
| Cinematography | Pierre Aïm David Quesemand (segment "India") |
| Edited by | Clémence Diard |
| Music by | Jeanne Trellu |
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Running time | 107 mins |
Background
editThe film is a French-Belgian production. It was staged by Single Man Productions and JM Films.[1] It was directed by Samuel Benchetrit who also wrote the screenplay with Gábor Rassov. The cinematographer was Pierre Aïm. The editing was done by Clémence Diard. It was produced by Julien Madon, with co-producers, Joseph Rouschop and Jean-Yves Roubin.[2]
Story
editIt is centred around an aged criminal gang who do their illegal business at a shipping port. An accountant owes money to the boss. One of the gang members is sent to track him down and is somehow roped into taking part in a play. They have to deal with the actions of a gang on the same port who are much younger and take shots at them.
Reception
editSamuel Benchetrit of Cineuropa called it a tribute to poetry, theatre and art.[3] Matilda Marseillaise noted the aging gang members finding their softer sides while struggling to suppress their violent natures which occasionally come up. Calling it a joy to watch, the reviewer also said it was a "thoroughly enjoyable comedic journey into the lives of men finding their softer sides".[4]
Cast
edit- François Damiens - Jeff
- Vanessa Paradis - Suzanne
- JoeyStarr - Jesus
- Valeria Bruni Tedeschi - Katia
- Constance Rousseau - Roxanne
- Jules Benchetrit - Rudy
- Ramzy Bedia - Neptune
- Gustave Kervern - Jacky
- Bouli Lanners - Poussin
- Raphaelle Doyle - Jessica
- Vincent Macaigne - Eric Lamb
References
edit- ^ Cineuropa, 13/07/2021 - CANNES 2021 Cannes Premiere Review: Love Songs for Tough Guys by Davide Abbatescianni
- ^ Variety, Nov 11, 2021 - ‘Love Songs for Tough Guys’ Review: Thugs Deserve Romance Too in Lighthearted Romp Poetry, theater, and love intermingle in coastal France. By Michael Nordine
- ^ Cineuropa, 9 July 2021 - Love Songs for Tough Guys by Samuel Benchetrit
- ^ Matilda Marseillaise, 9 November 2021 - Love Songs for Tough Guys: a comedy about ageing gang members getting in touch with their softer sides
- ^ Festival de Cannes - CETTE MUSIQUE NE JOUE POUR PERSONNE (LOVE SONGS FOR TOUGH GUYS) Samuel BENCHETRIT
External links
edit- Imdb - Love Songs for Tough Guys
- Rotten Tomatoes - Love Songs for Tough Guys
- PalaceFilms Channel - LOVE SONGS FOR TOUGH GUYS - Official HD Trailer - Only in Cinemas
- Festival de Cannes - CETTE MUSIQUE NE JOUE POUR PERSONNE (LOVE SONGS FOR TOUGH GUYS) Samuel BENCHETRIT