Festivals - FCAD 2024: Claude Lelouch's Finalement will be the Festival's Closing Film

By Mulder, 22 august 2024

French director Claude Lelouch is set to unveil his latest masterpiece, Finalement, at the Deauville American Film Festival, where it has been chosen as the closing film. Scheduled for release in France on November 13, 2024, the film is eagerly awaited by film lovers, as it could well mark the end of Lelouch's prolific career.

Ultimately explores the life of a man, Lino, played by Kad Merad, who, having achieved everything in his life, finds himself at a crucial point where he loses his footing. In search of meaning and redemption, Lino crosses France and meets a variety of intriguing characters, each bringing a new perspective to his journey. The film promises to be a poignant reflection on the human condition, life's ups and downs, and the search for self.

The film's cast caught our attention. Alongside Kad Merad, we find Elsa Zylberstein, Michel Boujenah and Sandrine Bonnaire, all renowned actors, each bringing a unique depth to this cinematic work. Their performances promise to be memorable, adding an extra dimension to Lelouch's rich and complex plot.

Another key element of Finalement is its musical dimension. Claude Lelouch has described the film as highly musical, featuring a symbolic romance between a trumpet and a piano. The soundtrack, composed by the exceptional Ibrahim Maalouf, plays a central role in the film's atmosphere, perfectly capturing the emotional essence that Lelouch sought to convey. You can now discover the film's music on Apple Music.
Shooting took place mainly in Beaune, a town dear to Lelouch, where he involved local residents as extras, adding a touch of authenticity and warmth to the work. Distributed by Metropolitan FilmExport in France, Finalement is much more than just a film; it's a reflection on the life and career of the director, who, at 85, sees this as one of his last works.

With Finalement, Claude Lelouch seems to offer us a rich and moving cinematic work, faithful to his legacy. This film could well represent the apogee of his career, a last chance for audiences to savor the genius of this legendary filmmaker. As the release date approaches, excitement mounts among moviegoers as they prepare to be transported by this latest creation from Claude Lelouch, a true master of French cinema.

Synopsis
In an increasingly crazy world, Lino, who has decided to leave everything behind, realizes that everything that happens to us is for our own good!

Finalement
Written and directed by Claude Lelouch
Produced by Victor Hadida, Claude Lelouch
With Kad Merad, Elsa Zylberstein, Michel Boujenah, Sandrine Bonnaire, Barbara Pravi, Françoise Gillard, Marianne Denicourt, François Morel, Raphaël Mezrahi, Clémentine Célarié, Lionel Abelanski, Dominique Pinon, Julie Ferrier
Music: Ibrahim Maalouf
Songs : Didier Barbelivien
Cinematography: Maximr Héraud
Editing: Stéphane Mazalaigue
Production company: Les Films 13
Distributed by Metropiolitan Films (France)
Release date: November 13, 2024 (France)
Running time: NC