And Now... Ladies and Gentlemen 2002 PG-13, 130 min. Genre: Drama
Director: Claude Lelouch Cast: Jeremy Irons, Patricia Kaas, Thierry Lhermitte, Alessandra Martines, Claudia Cardinale, Jean-Marie Bigard, Ticky Holgado, Yvan Attal, Amidou, Sylvie Loeillet, Constantin Alexandrov, Stephane Ferrara
Fate brings together Morocco jazz singer Jane Lester (Patricia Kaas) and a British jewel thief, Valentin Valentin (Jeremy Irons). Both suffer from blackouts and memory lapses, and they join forces in an effort to cure their neurological failings.
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Bon Voyage 2003 PG-13, 114 min. Genre: Foreign / Drama
Director: Jean-Paul Rappeneau Cast: Isabelle Adjani, Gerard Depardieu, Virginie Ledoyen, Yvan Attal, Gregori Derangere, Peter Coyote, Jean-Marc Stehle, Aurore Clement, Xavier De Guillebon, Edith Scob, Michel Vuillermoz, Nicolas Pignon
As the Nazis approach Paris in 1940, an unlikely cast of characters joins forces in an effort to evade the invading forces.
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The Criminal 2000 R, 99 min. Genre: Action
Director: Julian Simpson Cast: Steven Mackintosh, Bernard Hill, Eddie Izzard, Natasha Little, Yvan Attal, Holly Aird, Jana Carpenter, Barry Stern, Norman Lovett, Andrew Tiernan
Jasper (Steven Macintosh) meets young and beautiful Sarah (Natasha Little) in a pub, and she ends up at his place. But, a break-in occurs and Sarah is murdered by the intruders. Now the police believe Jasper did it but, lacking proof, do not arrest him. When Jasper investigates, he gets more than he bargains for.
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Happily Ever After 2004 N/R, 100 min. Genre: Comedy / Drama
Director: Yvan Attal Cast: Charlotte Gainsbourg, Yvan Attal, Alain Chabat, Emmanuelle Seigner, Alain Cohen, Angie David, Anouk Aimee, Claude Berri, Aurore Clement, Kitu Gidwani, Keith Allen, Johnny Depp
Parisian 40-year-olds (Yvan Attal, Alain Chabat, and Alain Cohen) are unhappy in their current romances, and each searches in his own unique way for solutions in the war between the sexes.
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The Interpreter 2005 PG-13, 128 min. Genre: Drama / Thriller
Director: Sydney Pollack Cast: Nicole Kidman, Sean Penn, Catherine Keener, Jesper Christensen, Yvan Attal, Earl Cameron, George Harris, Hugo Speer, Michael Wright, Clyde Kusatsu, Eric Keenleyside, Maz Jobrani, Harry O'Reilly, Yusuf Gatewood, Byron Utley
U.N. interpreter Silvia Broome (Nicole Kidman) reports that she overheard plans for an assassination and that she has become the killers' target. Silvia is put under the protection of U.S. Secret Service agent Tobin Keller (Sean Penn) who, in turn, becomes suspicious that Silvia is involved in the conspiracy, and she finds herself in the middle of the investigation.
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It's Easier for a Camel... 2003 N/R, 116 min. Genre: Foreign / Comedy
Director: Valeria Bruni Tedeschi Cast: Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, Chiara Mastroianni, Jean-Hugues Anglade, Denis Podalydes, Marysa Borini, Roberto Herlitzka, Lambert Wilson, Nicolas Briancon, Yvan Attal, Emmanuelle Devos
Grown offspring of a wealthy Italian business magnate face their individual fears when their father lies on his deathbed.
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My Wife Is an Actress 2001 R, 93 min. Genre: Foreign / Drama
Director: Yvan Attal Cast: Charlotte Gainsbourg, Yvan Attal, Terence Stamp, Noemie Lvovsky, Laurent Bateau, Keith Allen, Jo McInnes, Ludivine Sagnier, Lionel Abelanski, Valerie Leboutte
Real-life married couple Charlotte Gainsbourg and Yvan Attal star as Charlotte and Yvan–a famous actress and a sports writer. Yvan must deal with his jealousies over Charlotte's love scenes, and Ivan's suspicions hit new heights when Charlotte heads to England to costar with suave John (Terrence Stamp).
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New York, I Love You 2009 R, 110 min. Genre: Drama / Romance
Director: Fatih Akin, Yvan Attal, Allen Hughes, Shunji Iwai, Wen Jiang Cast: Shia LaBeouf, Natalie Portman, Christina Ricci, Andy Garcia, Cloris Leachman, Julie Christie, Eddie D'vir, Bradley Cooper, Blake Lively, Orlando Bloom, Robin Wright Penn, Drea de Matteo, Ethan Hawke, John Hurt, James Caan
In this tribute to New York City, vignettes are presented with an all-star cast. Different characters are shown in stories about looking for connections and love in a variety of neighborhoods. The result is a good collaboration of respected directors and actors whose stories unfold in and around New York City.
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Portraits Chinois 1996 N/R, 110 min. Genre: Foreign / Drama aka: Shadow Play
Director: Martine Dugowson Cast: Helena Bonham Carter, Romane Bohringer, Jean-Philippe Ecoffey, Marie Trintignant, Elsa Zylberstein, Yvan Attal, Sergio Castellitto, Miki Manojlovic, Jean-Claude Brialy, Mathilde Seigner
Complicated relationships can be found everywhere in this story of two costume designers–Ada (Helena Bonham Carter) and Lise (Romane Bohringer)–who work in Paris. Although there is not much insight into these two, the storyline is entertaining.
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Rush Hour 3 2007 PG-13, 90 min. Genre: Action / Comedy
Director: Brett Ratner Cast: Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, Max von Sydow, Hiroyuki Sanada, Noemie Lenoir, Yvan Attal, Dana Ivey, Youki Kudoh, Tzi Ma, Roman Polanski, Zhang Jingchu, Julie Depardieu, Simon Rhee, Roselyn Sanchez, Henry O
Hong Kong's Inspector Lee (Jackie Chan) and LAPD Detective James Carter (Chris Tucker) are back and thrown into action after a sniper, Lee's adopted brother Kenji (Hiroyuki Sanada), wounds Chinese Ambassador Han (Tzi Ma), and Lee chases him across Los Angeles during rush hour. When Lee and Carter learn that the Chinese Triads are behind the shooting and have gained a huge influence in Paris, they fly to Paris where their East vs. West culture clash enters a new phase of French vs. American as they vow to protect Han and his daughter Soo Yung (Zhang Jingchu). Genevieve (Noemie Lenoir), on whose head are tattooed details of the Triad, holds the key to solving the case. And the action continues!
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| 1. And Now... Ladies and Gentlemen (2002)
2. Bon Voyage (2003)
3. The Criminal (2000)
4. Happily Ever After (2004)
5. The Interpreter (2005)
6. It's Easier for a Camel... (2003)
7. My Wife Is an Actress (2001)
8. New York, I Love You (2009)
9. Portraits Chinois (1996) aka: Shadow Play
10. Rush Hour 3 (2007)
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