Franck Dubosc is one of the French’s favorite actors for almost three decades. Discovered alongside Elie Semoun in the famous Elie’s classified ads, he has since made an immense journey. After numerous comedies in which he played the leading role, he is today at a new turning point in his career.
The actor has in fact decided to go behind the camera. He has just finished directing his third film which will be released this Wednesday, A bear in the Jura. After Everyone standing et Rumba life, Franck Dubosc therefore continues his momentum. We also learned that the actor’s first two films had been adapted abroad. A significant financial windfall according to the young director.
Remakes, a great business for Franck Dubosc
During a report for Konbini, Franck Dubosc participated to the famous Video Club section. We can see him wandering among thousands of DVDs, and reflecting on his passion for cinema. In addition to its inspirations, the journalists will return to a point that is relatively unknown to viewers: film remakes. As a director, Franck Dubosc has seen several of his films be readapted into foreign versions.
“I believe there are other remakes that are in progress, I should look at my bank account (laughs) ». The journalists will then try to find out more about the role of Franck Dubosc in these remakes. The actor then explained that he did not have much control over it once the rights were sold. « I give the baby and they do what they wantbut it’s very close ».
The juicy anecdote from his latest film
Franck Dubosc went into a little more detail behind the scenes of his filming. The life of a director is totally different from that of an actor. We take on much greater responsibilities and above all we have to make decisions that are not always obvious. Directing actors is never easy, especially in intimate scenes. This was the case during the filming ofA bear in the Jura.
” I have been very embarrassed when we shot those scenes. And even more so when we shot the love scene in the car. And then when I saw the rushes, I told myself that I had gained a little weight (laughs)… Indeed my modesty forbids me from fully directing these scenes. (…) However, I now know that it is much easier for me to lead an actor who has to kill someone than a couple making love… »he explained. Not sure that he will decide to remake Abdellatif Kechiche’s films anytime soon…
