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Dany Boon and Laurence Arné came to present their film “The Hennedricks Family” with Tarbes spectators at the CGR cinema around the theme of the blended family, in a simple and warm atmosphere. Dany Bonn and Laurence Arné even took part in the paquito game.
“I was first surprised by the film “The Hennedricks Family” which is super enjoyable, a beautiful societal comedy full of tenderness and love, it’s warming at the moment to see lovely films like that. Then you have to I have to admit that both Laurence Arné and Dany Boon were super pleasant, they spent hours taking photos with the whole audience and we feel that they are as passionate about their encounters as they are about the lovely film that Laurence Arné made” explains Eric Bentahar .
Initially planned at the start of the session, the meeting was delayed by prolonged filming in Hossegor for the actors. Welcomed by a “paquito” (see the video) and the music of the Pena Baiona, the actors joined in with the audience for a gentle meeting at the end of the film.
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Everyone was able to ask questions and discuss with the actors their impression of the film, which apparently won over the Tarbes public. Laurence Arné established herself as director, screenwriter and lead actress of her first film, almost relegating her companion to the background. “This film is a tribute to the parents who put so much energy into capturing the attention of children to create a bond with others, but also to bring their children back to themselves, which is what I do with my child who tells me that I push a little too much sometimes! It also means taking into consideration the work of parents to try to pass on good values to their children, learning to live in a blended family, which can be a painful experience but also a great adventure. as I know her every day.”
She explains, for the musical aspect, having cast the two children for whom she had a crush, who had to learn the instruments with which they play in the film. For a week, they all met in an artistic residency to learn music, in order to rehearse together and create this family spirit. The film also evokes the overconnection with screens and the need to detach ourselves from them to create another dialogue together, which pleased the spectators present.
A successful family comedy
“It’s a change from action films, plus these are two actors that I like. It was a great opportunity to talk with them this evening, I would recommend the film!” notes a spectator.
Inspired by her own family but also by a couple of friends for the characters, the director imagined this lunar family which gradually learns to dance with each person’s neuroses, to create this family life which tries to complete as best as possible. Laurence also explains that he offered this role to his companion to take him into his world, to show him in this role of tender and quirky father that he is in the private sphere. She does not hesitate to highlight the crazy part of women, highlighting the failings of a mother of a blended family who tries to do everything to reconcile everyone’s emotions: “We must do everything to keep quiet! “It was important for me to put women in the spotlight.”
“It’s a very good evening with a family atmosphere, a first experience for me who discovered a very pleasant film. I find him to be a very accessible person. Besides, I have always been a fan by Dany Boon, I have never missed a film since Ch’tis which is my favorite film”, testifies a spectator. The film was highly acclaimed by the Tarbais. A good start which promises to be the director’s first feature film. The film will be available in all cinemas from June 26, 2024.
