EnglishPremiere - The villa 2 - A beautiful intergenerational premiere
By Mulder, Paris, Le Grand Rex, 13 february 2024
The evening of Tuesday February 13, 2024 was marked by a joyous, intergenerational atmosphere at Paris's Grand Rex, for the cinema premiere of the eagerly awaited The villa 2. The sequel to the surprise hit Maison de retraite, released in February 2022, brought together a host of French film stars for this exceptional preview. Director Claude Zidi Jr, Michel Jonasz, Firmine Richard, Daniel Prévost, Jarry, Amanda Lear, Chantal Ladesou (accompanied by her husband Michel Ansault), Liliane Rovère, Enrico Macias, Claudette Walker, as well as Elisa Soussan, Brahim Bouhlel, Florian Tardif, John Mamann, Majid Berhila, Princess Erika, Nicoletta, Jean-Christophe Molinier, Christophe Guillarmé, Laurent Olmedo, Edouard Deloignon, Gabrielle Lazure, Stéphane Debac, Jonathan Zaccai, Elodie Hesse, Jean-Philippe Lustyk, Jeremie Laheurte, Jean-Louis Barcelona, and Louna Espinosa were all present at the Grand Rex premiere of The villa 2.
Director Claude Zidi Jr takes the reins of this new opus, accompanied by a stellar cast including Kev Adams, Jean Reno, Daniel Prévost, Liliane Rovère, Firmine Richard, Michel Jonasz, Enrico Macias, Amanda Lear, Chantal Ladesou, Jarry, Brahim Bouhlel, Stéphane Debac, Louna Espinosa, Anne Marivin, and Marie-Christine Barrault, among others.
Maison de retraite, released in 2022, was an unexpected success, with over 2 million admissions. Two years later, The villa 2 promises to repeat the feat with an expanded cast and new twists and turns. Co-writer, producer and actor Kev Adams underlines the remarkable track record of the first film, highlighting exceptional DVD sales and the Audience Award won at the French Film Trophies.
Maison de retraite" explores the theme of EHPAD operations, highlighting the challenges and dysfunctions of these establishments. Kev Adams and his team have chosen to denounce the obsession of management to the detriment of residents' well-being, while integrating an almost "Ocean's Eleven"-style police plot in the film's final section.
The evening ended on a positive note, with the promise of a new cinematic adventure that is sure to entertain and make audiences think. The villa 2 was released in France on February 14, 2024, offering 102 minutes of laughter, suspense and reflection on contemporary society.
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Synopsis:
When the Lino Vartan home - which takes in young orphans and senior citizens - has to close for health reasons, Milann has no choice but to accept an invitation from an old people's home in the South of France, which is hosting them for the summer. Everyone boards Alban's bus. Children and elders discover the Bel Azur Club, an idyllic villa by the sea: a dream come true! A godsend for these orphaned kids who've never had a vacation... But paradise turns to hell, as old and new residents of the 3rd age hate each other! The seniors' war is declared!
The villa 2
Directed by Claude Zidi Jr
Produced by Élisa Soussan
Written by Kev Adams, Élodie Hesme
With Kev Adams, Jean Reno, Daniel Prévost, Liliane Rovère, Firmine Richard, Michel Jonasz, Enrico Macias , Amanda Lear, Chantal Ladesou, Jarry, Brahim Bouhlel, Stéphane Debac, Louna Espinosa, Anne Marivin, Marie-Christine Barrault, Gérard Depardieu
Music: Julien Cohen, Claude Morgan
Cinematography: Thierry Pouget
Editing: Sandro Lavezzi
Production companies: Ma Famille, L'Homme France, TF1, Apollo Films
Distributed by Apollo Films (France)
Release date: February 14, 2024 (France)
Running time: 102 minutes
Photos and video : Boris Colletier / Mulderville