Grand Expectations (French: De grandes espérances) is a 2022 French psychological political thriller film[2] directed by Sylvain Desclous.[3] It stars Rebecca Marder and Benjamin Lavernhe in the lead roles.[4] It premiered on 27 August 2022 at the Angoulême Francophone Film Festival. It was released in France on 22 March 2023.
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| French | De grandes espérances |
| Directed by | Sylvain Desclous |
| Written by |
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| Produced by | Florence Borelly |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Julien Hirsch |
| Edited by | Isabelle Poudevigne |
| Music by | Florencia Di Concilio |
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| Distributed by | The Jokers |
Release dates |
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Running time | 105 minutes |
| Country | France |
| Language | French |
| Box office | $1.6 million[1] |
Plot
editMadeleine is an aspiring politician preparing for her ENA oral exam. While on vacation in Corsica, she and her boyfriend Antoine are attacked on a deserted road. After Madeleine accidentally kills their attacker, the couple flee but their secret imperils their political ambitions.
Cast
edit- Rebecca Marder as Madeleine Pastor
- Benjamin Lavernhe as Antoine Mandeville
- Emmanuelle Bercot as Gabrielle Dervaz
- Marc Barbé as Yvan Pastor, Madeleine's father
- Pascal Elso as Bertrand Mandeville, Antoine's father
- Thomas Thévenoud as Thomas Peltier, the Minister of Labour
- Cédric Appietto as Lucciani, the attacker in Corsica
- Jean-Emmanuel Pagni as Lieutenant Hassani
- Pascal Rénéric as le directeur général de Rochambeau
- Aurélie Marpeaux as l'ouvrière
- Holy Fatma as the lawyer
- Marie-Pierre Nouveau as the judge
Release
editGrand Expectations was selected to be screened at the 15th Angoulême Francophone Film Festival,[5] where it had its world premiere on 27 August 2022.[6][7]
The Jokers distributed the film in France on 22 March 2023.[8]
Reception
editBox office
editIn France, the film opened alongside John Wick: Chapter 4, Sur les chemins noirs, The Blue Caftan, The Eternal Daughter, Love According to Dalva and Chile '76. It sold 14,911 admissions on its first day, 6,034 of which were preview screenings, from a total of 625 screens.[9] It went on to sell 67,747 admissions in its opening weekend, finishing 10th at the box office, behind La Chambre des merveilles.[10] At the end of its theatrical run, the film sold a total of 202,165 admissions.[11]
Critical response
editGrand Expectations received an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars on the French website AlloCiné, based on 25 reviews.[12]
Accolades
edit| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| César Awards | 23 February 2024 | Best Female Revelation | Rebecca Marder | Nominated | [13] |
| Jean Carmet Festival | 18 October 2022 | Best Supporting Actor | Marc Barbé | Won | [14] |
References
edit- ^ "Grand Expectations (2022)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
- ^ Goldberg, Jacky (21 March 2023). "Dans "De grandes espérances", Rebecca Marder excelle en transfuge de classe". Les Inrockuptibles (in French). Retrieved 29 February 2024.
- ^ Lemercier, Fabien (21 March 2023). "Review: Grand Expectations". Cineuropa. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
- ^ Keslassy, Elsa (9 February 2023). "Brazilian Survival Thriller 'Property' Slated for Berlinale Panorama Joins Loco Films' EFM Roster (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
- ^ Vargoz, Cécile (7 July 2022). "La programmation d'Angoulême 2022 se dévoile". Boxoffice Pro (in French). Retrieved 29 February 2024.
- ^ "De Grandes Espérances | Les avant-premières" (in French). Festival du Film Francophone d'Angoulême. Archived from the original on 12 August 2022. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ Chèze, Thierry (28 August 2022). "Angoulême, jour 4 : De grandes espérances, La Ligne, Le Bleu du caftan". Première (in French). Retrieved 29 February 2024.
- ^ Baronian, Renaud; Jaeglé, Yves; Valentin, Michel (21 March 2023). "Sorties cinéma du 22 mars : De grandes espérances, John Wick 4, Dalva... Les films à voir (ou pas)". Le Parisien (in French). Archived from the original on 29 February 2024. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
- ^ Mrad, Slim (23 March 2023). "Box-office 1er jour : John Wick 4 prend les devants". Boxoffice Pro (in French). Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ Mrad, Slim (27 March 2023). "Box-office week-end : John Wick 4 sans trembler". Boxoffice Pro (in French). Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ "De grandes espérances (2023)". JP Box-Office (in French). Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ "Critiques Presse pour le film De Grandes espérances". AlloCiné (in French). Retrieved 29 February 2024.
- ^ Roxborough, Scott; Szalai, Georg (24 January 2024). "Cesar Nominations: 'Anatomy of a Fall,' 'The Animal Kingdom' Lead the Pack for French Film Awards". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
- ^ "Le Festival Jean-Carmet remet son palmarès". Le Film français (in French). 19 October 2022. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
