Paris
Synopsis
Utilizing a combination of professional actors and man-on-the-street interviews, French director Raymond Depardon has created a film about filmmaking that centers on a rather discriminating director's search for the perfect leading lady. The main problem is that the helmer (Luc Delahaye) doesn't really know what his next film will be about, let alone what kind of woman should be his star. Looking for inspiration, the director and his casting agent (Sylvie Peyre) visit the Saint Lazare train station in Paris and shoot some footage of passengers entering and exiting the trains. Later he encounters a few actresses, but rather than asking about their professional experiences, the director focuses on their personal lives. After several fruitless interviews, the director confesses to the casting agent that he really wants to utilize a non-professional actress.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raymond Depardon
- Original Title
- Paris
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raymond Depardon
Department Leadership Roster
Raymond Depardon
Director
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What is Paris about?
Utilizing a combination of professional actors and man-on-the-street interviews, French director Raymond Depardon has created a film about filmmaking that centers on a rather discriminating director's search for the perfect leading lady. The main problem is that the helmer (Luc Delahaye) doesn't really know what his next film will be about, let alone what kind of woman should be his star. Looking for inspiration, the director and his casting agent (Sylvie Peyre) visit the Saint Lazare train station in Paris and shoot some footage of passengers entering and exiting the trains. Later he encounters a few actresses, but rather than asking about their professional experiences, the director focuses on their personal lives. After several fruitless interviews, the director confesses to the casting agent that he really wants to utilize a non-professional actress.
Who directed Paris?
Paris was directed by Raymond Depardon.
Who stars in Paris?
The principal cast of Paris includes Not specified.
When was Paris released and how long is it?
Paris was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.