The French 'culture'
From
Yahoo/AP:
bq.
Court Rules French Film Not French Enough
Never mind that Jean-Pierre Jeunet's new film is a French story filmed in the French language featuring one of France's biggest actresses. A Paris court has ruled that "Un Long Dimanche de Fiancailles" (A Very Long Engagement), which opened Friday in the United States, is too American to compete in French film festivals — because of its Warner Bros. backing.
And to add insult to injury:
bq. In an ironic twist, Jeunet's movie cannot even become a candidate for the prestigious Cannes Film Festival awards because, with its U.S. debut, it will have been screened outside its country of origin, France. Movies shown at Cannes must not have been screened outside the country where they originate ahead of the festival.
This guy is just not having a good time:
bq. Despite his legal troubles in France, Jeunet can still hope for honors in the United States — but not this season's best foreign film Oscar, because the film did not open in France in time to qualify. It is, however, eligible for Oscar nominations for best picture, actress or director.
Sheesh! Why don't you go do something else for a while.
Posted by DaveH at November 28, 2004 3:25 PM