The Book of Solutions (French: Le Livre des solutions) is a 2023 French comedy-drama[3] film written and directed by Michel Gondry.[4]
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| French | Le Livre des solutions |
| Directed by | Michel Gondry |
| Written by | Michel Gondry |
| Produced by | Georges Bermann |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Laurent Brunet[1] |
| Edited by | Élise Fievet[1] |
| Music by | Étienne Charry[1] |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | The Jokers |
Release dates |
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Running time | 102 minutes[1] |
| Country | France |
| Language | French |
| Box office | $3.6 million[2] |
It had its world premiere in the Directors' Fortnight section at the 76th Cannes Film Festival on 21 May 2023. It was released in France on 13 September 2023.
Premise
editMarc is a director whose life and career are in upheaval. He takes his film crew to continue filming the small village in the Cévennes where his aunt, Denise, lives. There, Marc rediscovers his creativity and is full of ideas. He has so many ideas that he decides to write the Book of Solutions, a book full of advice.
Cast
edit- Pierre Niney as Marc
- Blanche Gardin as Charlotte
- Françoise Lebrun as Denise
- Frankie Wallach as Sylvia
- Camille Rutherford as Gabrielle
- Vincent Elbaz as Mathias
- Mourad Boudaoud as Carlos
- Sacha Bourdo
- Dominique Valadié
- Sting as himself
- Alex Martin as the executive producer
- Lucas Noël
- Rose Harlean as a moviegoer
Production
editThe Book of Solutions is loosely based on Gondry's experience during the troubled production of his 2013 film Mood Indigo.[5] In October 2021, Pierre Niney was announced in the lead role of a new comedy-drama film directed by Michel Gondry.[3] Niney called it a dream of his to work with Gondry, who he first met after Gondry agreed to accompany him as his "godfather" to a pre-César party in 2012.[6] The Book of Solutions is Gondry's first feature film since Microbe & Gasoline, released in 2015. It is produced by Georges Bermann through his production company Partizan Films.[3]
In May 2022, the film was presented at the Marché du Film in Cannes to be acquired by distributors around the world.[7][8]
Filming began on 6 June 2022. It took place in the Gard department,[4][9] including the communes of Le Vigan and Saint-Sauveur-Camprieu.[10] Shooting also took place in Villemagne (Aude) and Meyrueis (Lozère),[11] and in Paris.[4]
Release
editThe film was selected to be screened in the Directors' Fortnight section of the 76th Cannes Film Festival,[12] where it had its world premiere on 21 May 2023.[13] The film was theatrically released in France on 13 September 2023 by The Jokers.[14] It was also invited at the 28th Busan International Film Festival in 'Icon' section and was screened on 7 October 2023.[15] International sales are handled by Kinology.[4]
Reception
editOn Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 81% based on 26 reviews, with an average rating of 6.8/10.[16] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 65 out of 100, based on 7 critic reviews, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.[17] On AlloCiné, the film received an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 33 reviews from French critics.[18]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Le Livre des solutions" (in French). Quinzaine des cinéastes. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
- ^ "The Book of Solutions (2023)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
- ^ a b c Bardinet, Elodie (20 October 2021). "Le livre des solutions : Pierre Niney sera la star du prochain film de Michel Gondry". Première (in French). Retrieved 26 April 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Ça tourne pour Le livre des solutions de Michel Gondry". Cineuropa. 8 June 2022. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
- ^ Kohn, Eric (18 May 2023). "Michel Gondry Drove Everyone Insane and Then Made a Movie About It". IndieWire. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
- ^ "Pierre Niney va tourner avec le réalisateur de ses rêves". Allociné. 21 October 2021. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
- ^ "Le Livre des solutions : Le prochain Michel Gondry au Marché du film à Cannes". CinéChronicle.com. 17 May 2022. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (16 May 2022). "Michel Gondry's New Film 'The Book Of Solutions' On Sale At Cannes Market". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
- ^ "Michel Gondry tourne Le Livre des solutions avec Blanche Gardin et Pierre Niney". Chaos Reigns. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
- ^ "AIGOUAL Des figurants recherchés pour un film avec Pierre Niney". Objectif Gard. 14 May 2022. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
- ^ "Michel Gondry en tournage dans les Cévennes". Occitanie Films. 29 June 2022. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
- ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (18 April 2023). "Cannes Directors' Fortnight Unveils 2023 Line-Up: Michel Gondry, Hong Sangsoo, 'Good Time' DoP Sean Price Williams Make Cut – Full List & Film Details". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
- ^ mraultpauillac (10 May 2023). "The Screenings Guide of the 76th Festival de Cannes". Festival de Cannes. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- ^ "Le Livre des Solutions". www.thejokersfilms.com (in French). Retrieved 13 July 2023.
- ^ "The 28th Busan International Film Festival: Selection List". Busan International Film Festival. 5 September 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
- ^ "The Book of Solutions". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
- ^ "The Book of Solutions". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
- ^ "Critiques Presse pour le film Le Livre des solutions". AlloCiné (in French). Retrieved 29 December 2023.
