Gérard Jugnot is not just a man of comedy. Although he made his debut with the Splendid troupe, whose register is based on humor with films like The Bronzed, Tanned people go skiing or even Santa Claus is trasheach of the members has managed to lead a dual career, between comedy and dramatic films. As evidenced by the filmography of Michel Blanc, but also that of Gérard Jugnot who can be (re)discovered alongside Josiane Balasko and Clovis Cornillac in My heroesbroadcast on France 3 this Monday October 14 from 9:05 p.m.
In this film directed by Éric Besnard, Gérard Jugnot plays Jacques, a man in fragile health whose son, Maxime, decides to come back and live with his parents to clear his mind, while his ambulance company is threatened with bankruptcy. He then witnesses the love his parents have for each other as well as their generosity which makes them, in his eyes, heroes. In this touching film, Gérard Jugnot opts for a dramatic role like he has played others during his career, as shown in these five films to (re)watch.
Tandem (1987)
After shining alongside the Splendid, Gérard Jugnot reunites with Patrice Leconte in this road movie with Jean Rochefort where he plays Rivetot, responsible for the stewardship of Mortez, the star of the radio game “La Langue au chat”. But when he learns that the show is going to end, Rivetot decides not to say anything to his partner, even going so far as to simulate a show that is not actually broadcast… A role which earned Gérard Jugnot his first nomination for the César for best actor.
A Great Time… (1991)
“In three weeks, I lost my job, my car and Juliette…” In this film directed by himself, Gérard Jugnot plays Michel Berthier, whose world collapses when he is fired. While he says nothing to his wife, he leaves the marital home and finds himself on the street. From now on, he is homeless and his companions in misfortune are called Crayon, Mimosa or Le Toubib. A moving film available on the Universciné and Prime Video platforms.
Monsieur Batignole (2002)
It is probably the most iconic film by and with Gérard Jugnot. However, it is thanks to recurring rebroadcasts on television that Mr Batignole achieved its status as a cult film, having met with only minor success during its theatrical release. But this story, that of a Parisian butcher under occupied France in 1942 who chooses to fight to save the life of Simon, a little Jewish child, continues to seduce the public.
The Choirs (2004)
Nominated eight times for the César and twice for the Oscars, The choristers by Christophe Barratier is one of the most cult and popular films in Gérard Jugnot’s filmography. He plays the role of Clément Mathieu, an unemployed music teacher who accepts a position as supervisor in a re-education boarding school for minors in 1948. In a repressive system applied by the director, he decides to introduce the children to music and choral singing.
Like Magic (2023)
After The choristers, Faubourg 36 et The new war of buttonsGérard Jugnot reunites with Christophe Barratier in this dramatic comedy where we follow Victor (Kev Adams), a young magician who raises his daughter Lison alone. Her stepfather Jacques, played by Gérard Jugnot, constantly intervenes in the little girl’s education and does not often agree with his stepson. A film available on myCANAL.
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