A Celebration of French Cinema: Touchez pas au grisbi Movie Lola

The Roxie Theatre in San Francisco is gearing up to host the 'French Had a Name For It' festival, a celebration of Gallic noir cinema. The festival features a double bill tribute to two iconic films that showcase the charisma and talent of Jean-Paul Belmondo and the legendary French actor Jean Gabin.

Belmondo takes center stage with two films that highlight his formidable acting abilities. In Marcel Carné's Les tricheurs (The Cheaters), he plays a supporting role as a young artist who becomes embroiled in a star-crossed romance between a bourgeois suburbanite and a hipster existentialist. This drama marks one of Belmondo's earliest roles before he achieved stardom with his breakthrough performance in Jean-Luc Godard's Breathless.

The second film, Á double tour (Web of Passion), is Claude Chabrol's third feature, which begins as the study of a dysfunctional upper-class Provence family before shifting into a murder mystery. Belmondo shines on screen, and it's hardly surprising that he went on to become a star. The film features a superb jazz and early rock 'n' roll soundtrack that propels the action from cafes to luxurious apartments and clubs on the Champs-Élysées.

Meanwhile, Jean Gabin receives tribute with screenings of two of his best films: Touchez pas au grisbi (Hands Off the Loot!), a 1954 heist film, and Des gens sans importance (People of No Importance), a 1956 drama that explores the affair between a middle-aged truck driver and a young waitress. Both films showcase Gabin's versatility as an actor and his ability to convey depth and emotion on screen.

The 'French Had a Name For It' festival is a must-attend event for film enthusiasts, offering a unique opportunity to experience the magic of French cinema in its entirety. With its rich history, stunning visuals, and captivating stories, this festival promises to be an unforgettable celebration of Gallic noir. Don't miss it!

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