Today at 5:52 p.m. – by Julie Monnerie
The actor Niels Arestrup, a major figure in French cinema, theater and television, has passed away, his wife announced today. His charisma, his masterful interpretations and his dramatic intensity will have deeply impacted spectators and critics alike throughout his career. Awarded several times, Niels Arestrup won the Molière for best actor for Rouge as well as three Césars for best actor in a supporting role: in 2006 for My heart stopped beatingin 2010 for A prophet by Jacques Audiard and in 2014 for Quai d'Orsay by Bertrand Tavernier. He will also have made his mark on the small screen in Black Baron by playing President Francis Laugier during season 1 of the Canal+ series.
Death of Niels Arestrup: Tribute tomorrow evening on France 3, now on myCanal
To pay tribute to him, France Télévisions is modifying its schedule and will broadcast, on Monday December 2 at 9:05 p.m. on France 3, the unreleased film in clear format. Fundirected by Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar, in which Niels Arestrup shares the bill with Oulaya Amamra and Lina El Arabi. Consequently, the film An Intimate Conviction initially planned will be broadcast later. Note that Canal+ is also paying tribute to the actor from today with a dedicated space on myCanal including the presence of films A prophet, Quai d'Orsay or even Her name was Sarah.
Fun on France 3: The plot of the film with Niels Arestrup
In 1995, 17-year-old Zahia Ziouani dreamed of becoming a conductor while her twin sister Fettouma aspired to a career as a professional cellist. Passionate about classical music, they want to break down barriers to make this discipline accessible to everyone, even in neglected areas like their native Seine-Saint-Denis. With unfailing determination and the desire to make their voices heard, the two sisters embarked on a daring bet: founding their own orchestra, Divertimento. This vibrant film, mixing dreams and reality, highlights perseverance in the face of social and cultural challenges, and recalls the importance of believing in one's dreams, a theme dear to the work of Niels Arestrup.
