If you have to choose from the…three “Bronzés”, it’s probably from “Tanned skiers” that Michel Blanc offers his most “cult” scenes. The song on the ski lift already (“Snow Star“), in addition to the line that has almost become part of everyday language “on a misunderstanding, it can work” (spoken about his low chances of landing a romantic affair).
2.”Come to my house, I’m staying with a friend” by Patrice Leconte (1981)
Certainly one of his best roles, that of Guy, fired from his job as a gas station attendant due to a scam, who is kindly hosted by his friend Bernard (Giraudeau), a mover, and his partner Françoise (Thérèse Liotard). To help him out for a few days of course. But here it is, once”encrusted it” in the place, he quickly proves unbearable for the couple (he invites Anémone for a game… for four) and even causes, through his shameless and scheming character, cascading disasters.
3.”Evening outfit” by Bertrand Blier (1986)
In this sulphurous film signed by the French master of the genre (Bertrand Blier), Michel Blanc finds himself in an infernal trio with his wife (Miou-Miou) who treats him like trash and a sort of ambiguous huckster (Gérard Depardieu) who ends up by flirting with him. Huge success upon its release, this “fucking movie ” (this was his promotional slogan) see Michel Blanc funny, fragile and moving at the same time. His performance earned him the acting prize at Cannes.
4.”Monsieur Hire”, by Patrice Leconte (1989)
In this film, the atmosphere is no longer one of laughter. Michel Blanc, without a mustache or hair, plays a taciturn and solitary tailor, who fell in love with a young neighbor (Sandrine Bonnaire), while being suspected of the unsolved murder of a young woman by a detective. It’s taken from a novel by Simenon. Smooth and disturbing, Michel Blanc succeeds in his transition to melodrama.
5.”I find you very beautiful” by Isabelle Mergault (2005)
Is love in the meadow? Not for Aymé Pigrenet, a grumpy farmer from Drôme whose wife died. He must find a new wife who is also…his colleague in farm work. We recommend a marriage agency specializing in young Romanian women. A sentimental comedy where Michel Blanc leaves his city dweller characters for a rural one full of verve.
