The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe
Since the beginnings of the Septième art, French pioneers have left their marks, weaving a privileged bond between the history of this medium and the cinematography of their country, that has never been denied over the decades. This recurring cycle aims to remind to film lovers, some of the treasures of this heritage, sometimes preserved in the collections of the Cinémathèque.
Winner of a Silver Bear, 1973 Berlin International Film Festival
Preserved in our collections
François, a violinist with mismatched shoes, is caught up in a vendetta between Louis, head of the French secret service, and Bernard, his deputy. Louis convinces everyone that François is a super secret agent and he finds himself under close surveillance, including by an attractive spy named Christine.
Yves Robert
Yves Robert was a French director, screenwriter, actor, and producer. Drawn to cinema, he landed his first major role thanks to Marcel Carné and went on to act in over 50 films, consistently demonstrating his talent as an actor. His interest then shifted to directing, and in 1951, he made his first short film with Claude Sautet as his assistant. He later directed Ni vu, ni connu in 1958, one of the earliest films to showcase Louis de Funès in a leading role. He quickly became a celebrated figure in French comedy, both critically and commercially. His 1961 film, La guerre des boutons, won the Prix Jean-Vigo, while Le grand blond avec une chaussure noire and Un éléphant ça trompe énormément brought him international acclaim. His adaptations of La gloire de mon père and Le château de ma mère achieved enormous success in France and abroad. In 1977, Nous irons tous au paradis was nominated for the César Award for Best Film.
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