This film to watch with the family to pay tribute to Michel Blanc

“Fuck Michel… What did you do to us…”. Gérard Jugnot shared these words in his Instagram story on the night of October 3 to 4, 2024, with a photo of Michel Blanc. A few hours later, Paris Match learned from those close to the actor that he died last night at the age of 72 while he was hospitalized. His press secretary later confirmed his death to other media outlets.

The beautiful career of Michel Blanc

Michel Blanc was revealed to the general public in the 1970s, at the same time as the other members of the Splendid troupe. After success in the theater, comes success in the cinema, notably thanks to his most famous role: that of Jean-Claude Dusse in the three films The Bronzed. We could also see it in Always talk… I’m interested in you!, Santa Claus is trash or even in Grandpa resists.

After having been known for his gift as a comic actor, Michel Blanc also showed his talent in more dramatic registers, for example with Mr Hire or State Exercisewhich earned him the César for best supporting actor. He has also been a director for several films, such as Bad Pass, Kiss whoever you want et See how we dance.

Which film to watch as a family to pay tribute to Michel Blanc?

Michel Blanc has left his mark on several generations, and many people will watch one of his films to honor his memory. If you want to do the same, here is our selection for families:

• The most cult: The Bronzed

Impossible not to mention The Bronzed by Patrice Leconte. This immense success of the Splendid troupe took place in 1978, in a vacation club in Ivory Coast. Each character has their own very marked character, and that inevitably creates sparks! Michel Blanc plays Jean-Claude Dusse, a young man who tries, without much success, to seduce women in order to find love. Although this is arguably the actor’s most cult film, it is not for all ages. Depending on your child’s maturity, you can estimate whether they can see it or not. From our side, we advise you to wait until it is at least 10-12 years old.

• The most moving: And suddenly I miss everyone

Almost 60 years old, Eli (Michel Blanc) is preparing to become a father again. This upsets his daughters, Dominique (Florence Loiret Caille) and Justine (Mélanie Laurent). He will try to get closer to the youngest, with whom he never really got along, by trying to make friends with her exes. Justine doesn’t know it and, as she falls in love again, her father risks ruining everything. A moving film, to discover from 12 years old.

• The most touching: Small Victories

Alice Le Guennic (Julia Piaton) is the mayor and teacher of her village, who does everything to ensure that it does not lose more of its essential services. Emile Menoux (Michel Blanc) is an illiterate sixty-year-old who finds himself in trouble after the death of his brother, who was the one who answered his mail and helped him with his administrative procedures. He then decides to return to school to learn to read, despite the teacher’s disagreement. They eventually become friends and help each other, and together face a problem: the school is threatened with closure. A committed and touching story, to watch from 8 years old.