Jacquot de Nantes (1991)
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80% of critics liked it
(5 reviews) -
46% want to see it
(197 ratings)
A year after the untimely death of her husband and fellow filmmaker Jacques Demy, director Agnès Varda produced this film based on Demy's memoirs. Focusing on Demy's childhood, Jacquot de Nantes explores the Les Parapluies de Cherbourg director's burgeoning fascination with film as a boy… More A year after the untimely death of her husband and fellow filmmaker Jacques Demy, director Agnès Varda produced this film based on Demy's memoirs. Focusing on Demy's childhood, Jacquot de Nantes explores the Les Parapluies de Cherbourg director's burgeoning fascination with film as a boy and introduces viewers to his mother and father, a hairdresser and garage owner, respectively. At different stages of his life, Jacquot is portrayed by young actors Philippe Maron, Edouard Joubeaud, and Laurent Monnier. Jacquot de Nantes was also released as simply Jacquot. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi
- Directed By
- Agnès Varda
- Written By
- Jacques Demy, Agnès Varda
- Genres
- Drama, Television, Art House & International, Comedy
PG,
- Studio
- Sony Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Doug Cummings, Filmjourney
A portrait that is at once a love letter to the movies, a critical perspective on one of its celebrated artist's, and a personal tribute.
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
It is a film about a boy who knew what he loved to do in life and was fortunate to make a living doing it.
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Cast
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Philippe Maron
as Jacquot 1
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Edouard Joubeaud
as Jacquot 2
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Laurent Monnier
as Jacquot 3
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Brigitte De Villepoix
as Marilou Jacquot's Mother
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Daniel Dublet
as Raymond Jacquot's Father
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Jacques Demy
as Himself
- Phillippe Maron
