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99 Francs

99 Francs

I'm the most influential bastard in 2000 years.

20076.71h 44m

Overview

Paris, France, 2001. Octave Parango, a young advertiser working at the Ross & Witchcraft advertising agency, lives a suicidal existence, ruled by cynicism, irresponsibility and debauchery. The obstacles he will encounter in developing a campaign for a new yogurt brand will force him to face the meaning of his work and the way he manages his relationship with those who orbit around his egotistic lifestyle.

Directed by Jan Kounen
Written by Frédéric Beigbeder, Jan Kounen, Bruno Lavaine
Produced by Alain Goldman
Box OfficeBudget: $13.4MRevenue: $12.5M

Top Cast

Jean Dujardin

Jean Dujardin

Octave Parango

Jocelyn Quivrin

Jocelyn Quivrin

Charlie Dagout

Patrick Mille

Patrick Mille

Jeff Marolles

Vahina Giocante

Vahina Giocante

Sophie

Elisa Tovati

Elisa Tovati

Tamara

Nicolas Marié

Nicolas Marié

Alfred Duler

Dominique Bettenfeld

Dominique Bettenfeld

Jean-Christian Gagnant

Antoine Basler

Antoine Basler

Marc Maronnier

Fosco Perinti

Fosco Perinti

Giovanni Di Toro

Cendrine Orcier

Cendrine Orcier

Fabienne

Themes & Keywords

drug abuseparis, francebased on novel or bookco-workers relationshipadvertising executiveadvertising agencyadvertising campaign

About 99 Francs

99 Francs is a drama, comedy film released in 2007 exploring themes of drug abuse, paris, france, based on novel or book, co-workers relationship, advertising executive, advertising agency. Directed by Jan Kounen, it stars Jean Dujardin, Jocelyn Quivrin, Patrick Mille. Paris, France, 2001. Octave Parango, a young advertiser working at the Ross & Witchcraft advertising agency, lives a suicidal existence, ruled by cynicism, irresponsibility and debauchery. The obstacles he will encounter in developing a campaign for a new yogurt brand will force him to face the meaning of his work and the way he manages his relationship with those who orbit around his egotistic lifestyle.

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