 In French with English subtitles. A jet-black social comedy marbled with delectably handled close calls, "The Ax" puts the merciless world of downsizing, outsourcing and other capitalist trends on the chopping block. LISA NESSELSON - Variety | Director: Costa- Gavras Screenplay: Costa-Gavras based on the novel by Donald E. Westlake. 122 min Not Rated (some violence) Screening made possible by the French Cultural Services in San Francisco & Cultures France DARK COMEDY & THRILLER | Cast: José Garcia: Bruno Davert Karin Viard: Marlène Davert Geordy Monfils: Maxime Davert Christa Theret: Betty Davert Ulrich Tukur: Gérard Hutchinson Olivier Gourmet: Raymond Machefer | Based on the novel by celebrated novelist Donald E. Westlake - a Grand Master of the Mystery Writers of America Society - Le Couperet (2005) is a dark social comedy & thriller that tells the topical story of a middle-aged chemist (José Garcia) who, after having been fired following the merger of his company and having remained unemployed for three years, decides to improve his chances on the job market by literally eliminating his competitors… Le Couperet, nominated for 2 French César in 2006, was never released in the U.S. Chan-wook Park (Thirst), one of Korea’s best directors, will direct a remake of the film in 2011. Greek born French filmmaker Costa-Gavras is best known for his engaging films with overt political and social themes, most famously the fast-paced thriller, Z (1969 – Academy Award Winner, shown last year at the SFFF). Most of his movies were made in France. He also directed several successful films in Hollywood starting with Missing (1982 - winner of the Palme d’Or in Cannes. Champagne Reception follows. Exceptionnal Screening- Thursday April 29th, 2010 - 7:30pm
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