With his inimitable style and his lucid view of societyMichel Blanc, who died on October 4 at the age of 72, leaves a legacy that will continue to inspire generations. On the occasion of the release of the film “Les petits victories”, the actor spoke to Déborah Grunwald in the show “Dans le retro” on France Bleu. With humor and sincerity, he then spoke about his memories of filming, but also the strongest moments of his career, marked by determination and the desire to never give upeven in the face of hard knocks.
He embodied the magic of laughter
Alongside Déborah Grunwald, Michel Blanc spoke in particular about his childhood and the way in which he learned to defuse tensions: “When I felt things could turn sour, I defused situations by trying to make people laugh.” This ability to use laughter in difficult timesit is that of an artist who knew how to juggle emotions, a quality which has always been his strength. Speaking of his career within the Splendid troupe, he regretted the time when freedom of expression was stronger: “We did things that we couldn’t do today.”
The importance of sincere connections
For Michel Blanc, sincere friendship was also an inestimable treasure. “True friendship can withstand anything”he asserted, emphasizing the importance of authentic relationships in an ever-changing world. He also worried about the tendency to favor superficial reactions over culture: “It’s a shame that we have less culture than a priori.”
Determination, the key to success
If Michel Blanc often spoke of luck as the driving force behind his career, he did not forget the effort: “The key to success? Determination”he asserted. For the actor, the small everyday victories, like holding on in difficult times, were sometimes the biggest.
Michel Blanc, with humility, reminded us in this interview that behind every success there is often a long journey of perseverance.
A dazzling cinematic journey
Born on April 16, 1952 in Courbevoie, Michel Blanc grew up in a modest environment, the son of a moving father and an accountant mother. He began his career in the 1970s with the Splendid troupe.playing the famous Jean-Claude Dusse in “Les Bronzés” and participating in successes of French cinema.
After playing comedic roles, he proved himself with directors such as Bertrand Tavernier and Roman Polanski. In 1984, he met with great success with “Marche à l’ombre”his first film as director. He breaks taboos with “Evening Wear” (1986), where he played a moving character, rewarded with a prize at Cannes. In the 2000s, he moved towards drama with “Kiss Whoever You Want” and in 2012 received the César for Best Supporting Actor for “The Exercise of the State”.
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