In the French
Synopsis
In 1981, Roland-Garros management offers William Klein the exclusive opportunity to film the tournament. As a tennis fan, the photographer accepts without hesitation and directs The French, a mythic documentary. Nearly 35 years later, In the French presents a contemporary snapshot of a stadium that has gone through major changes—yet the Roland Garros DNA carries on with passion, anxiety and joy. The greatest tennis generation since 1981 is immor- talized by an outstanding cast: Nadal, Djokovic, Federer, Murray, Tsonga, Serena Williams…In the French is a story of the yellow ball and the evolution of this Grand Slam tournament.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Géraldine Maillet
- Original Title
- In the French
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Géraldine Maillet
Department Leadership Roster
Géraldine Maillet
Director
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What is In the French about?
In 1981, Roland-Garros management offers William Klein the exclusive opportunity to film the tournament. As a tennis fan, the photographer accepts without hesitation and directs The French, a mythic documentary. Nearly 35 years later, In the French presents a contemporary snapshot of a stadium that has gone through major changes—yet the Roland Garros DNA carries on with passion, anxiety and joy. The greatest tennis generation since 1981 is immor- talized by an outstanding cast: Nadal, Djokovic, Federer, Murray, Tsonga, Serena Williams…In the French is a story of the yellow ball and the evolution of this Grand Slam tournament.
Who directed In the French?
In the French was directed by Géraldine Maillet.
Who stars in In the French?
The principal cast of In the French includes Not specified.
When was In the French released and how long is it?
In the French was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.