Despite some resistance in the country, such as the refusal by the Cannes film festival to screen Netflix films, the company is aggressively expanding in the French market. The latest challenge is the rise of streaming platforms such as Netflix, which opened its Paris office last year, and Amazon Prime. Founded in 1895, the company has withstood the rise of American competition, world wars, the Great Depression and even bankruptcy in the early 20th century. Like Lupin, Intouchables was made by Gaumont, the first film production company in the world. Meanwhile, Sy achieved huge international acclaim with his role in Intouchables (released in the UK as Untouchable) in 2011, leading to a string of roles in blockbusters including Jurassic World, Transformers and X-Men: Days of Future Past. Leterrier earned a name for himself directing commercially successful blockbuster films including the second Transporter film with Jason Statham (he had been artistic director on the first), The Incredible Hulk, Clash of the Titans and Now You See Me.
#Omar sy lupin movie#
Neighbours in Los Angeles, Leterrier and Sy have impressive movie credentials. “We have a Hollywood director who brings their touch to French television, allowing us to tell this story in this way, and that plays a big part.”
#Omar sy lupin series#
“We made the series with the mechanisms of cinema and the mechanisms of cinema are that of technique,” he says. It’s hard to pin down exactly what it is about the series that has charmed audiences around the world (the protagonist’s million-dollar smile would be a good first guess) but Sy is humble, nodding to the contribution of the Hollywood-based French director and friend Louis Leterrier.
‘At the heart of the show is Sy’s character, Assane Diop, pulling off perfectly planned deceptions with panache. Ranking in the Top 10 on the platform in multiple countries – climbing to No 2 in the UK and the US – as well as being projected to have reached 70 million households in the first month of streaming, Lupin is a family-friendly show – perhaps one of the elements that has given it an edge over the likes of Bridgerton and The Queen’s Gambit. Streaming services have been the dominant source of cultural output in the past year, so the chances are that you have at least heard of Lupin, even if you haven’t got round to bingeing Netflix’s biggest French language hit to date. The line between London and Dakar isn’t great, but the charm that has helped his slick, charismatic character – a modern day gentleman thief – connect with audiences around the world is still evident. Titles up for the top honor of best drama this year include Netflix hits Bridgerton and Squid Game, Channel 4’s It’s a Sin and Help, HBO/Sky Atlantic’s Mare of Easttown and the BBC prison drama Time.“We wanted to show what the French were capable of in terms of making a series, but frankly we didn’t expect it to do what it has.” Omar Sy, the star of the latest Netflix smash hit, Lupin, is speaking over the phone from Senegal. The Rose d’Or awards, which honor excellence in global television programming, are voted on by a jury of 150 broadcast executives and producers from across the international television industry. “I am totally indebted to my brilliant cast and crew.” “Making We Are Lady Parts has been a dream come true and to see how warmly the show has been received has meant the world to me,” said Manzoor. Manzoor’s award will mark the first time a “behind-the-camera” talent has been so honored. The series follows a group of young Muslim women from very different backgrounds who form a punk band.
The Rose d’Or emerging talent award, given to up-and-comers from the global television scene, will go to Nida Manzoor, the creator and director of ground-breaking Channel 4 dramedy We Are Lady Parts. “I’m humbled to walk in the footsteps of previous winners. “A very happy 60th birthday to the Rose d’Or Awards and thank you so much for this very prestigious award,” said Blethyn. 'Barbie' Banned in Kuwait, Accused of "Promoting Homosexuality" in Lebanon
0 kommentar(er)
