Chancer Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 For those wanting to perfect the perfect seduction accent the film Le Cerveau on W9 tonight starring David Niven is a "must see" I think Frenchie might enjoy it as well [:D]I have seen a few clips before and have been waiting a long time to see this film.There are another couple of French films that interest me, one stars Terry Thomas also speaking French with a delicious accent but I have forgotten the name if anyone can help me.The other is a film that I was wtching before I fell in that I already knew the story it was the French version of Tom Sharpes "Blott on the landscape" but it was called something like Le Ravin, the actress/comedienne who played Lady Maude was unforgettable. If anoyone can help me with the name I will also look out for this one again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 I trust you saw my post about Tom Sharpes new book due next September! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 [quote user="J.R gone native"] For those wanting to perfect the perfect seduction accent the film Le Cerveau on W9 tonight starring David Niven is a "must see" I think Frenchie might enjoy it as well [:D][/quote] JR, you know me too well [:D]I don't have W9 !! [8-)]Some people don't dare speak French because of their accent, but believe me, an English accent when speaking French sounds very charming to us French people!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 [quote user="J.Rs gone native"] the actress/comedienne who played Lady Maude was unforgettable. If anoyone can help me with the name [:D][/quote][:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted February 23, 2009 Author Share Posted February 23, 2009 Yes badly written, I would love to know the name of the French version of the film so that I can look out for its rediffusion and record it.It was something like "le ravin" or the equivalent of trouble at the gorge, my dictionary does not translate gorge in that sense but I have a recolection that they may have used that word.All the characters had the same name, Lady Maude, Sir Giles, Blott, Dundridge etc.The actress played an amazing role especially in her naive virginal impressions of what constituted foreplay, I am sure that she is a successfull actrice comique a bit like Florence Foresti but it wasnt her.Can anyone help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonia Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 The film was called "Sexes Faibles!" and the actress was the sublime Valerie Lemercier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonia Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Oh and I think the Terry Thomas film you are referring to is "La Grande Vadrouille" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted February 23, 2009 Author Share Posted February 23, 2009 Thank you Antonia, that was indeed it [:D]I had a hunch that the other was La Grande Vadrouille so will keep a look out for it.And Valerie Lmercier too, is she a comedienne or just a great actress?Re Le cerveau they certainly dont make em like they used too, I was pleased to discover that the train robbery scenes were filmed very close to me (I recognised the bridge) and delighted to find that the infamous cut in half Citröen DS scene came from that film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassis Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 [quote user="Frenchie"]Some people don't dare speak French because oftheir accent, but believe me, an English accent when speakingFrench sounds very charming to us French people!! [/quote]If speaking to a person of the French persuasion in your best "French" accent and they fail to understand, try speaking French with a Terry Thomas accent. Once they know where you're coming from they understand perfectly. The Queen's and Edward Heath's accents are suitable alternatives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Do you think we should start a campaigne to ban Steve Martin from making anymore Pink Panther films?Peter Sellers was so talented in this role and Mr Martin is a buffoon who cannot hold an accent or my attention at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 [quote user="Frenchie"] Some people don't dare speak French because of their accent, but believe me, an English accent when speaking French sounds very charming to us French people!! [/quote]Especially the Gendarmes [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I will try an English accent ( I can imitate it ) if I get stopped by the gendarmes.Might work indeed.Usually I try the poor woman in tears, that works.. [;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPCkrV5N5E8" Nous allons bouter les anglais hors de France" Parody of " Thierry la fronde" , very famous series in the 60sdilaogues are soooooooo funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sueyh Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Can you buy these in France with English subtitles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViVienne Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 we bought la grande vadrouille in FNAC it has subtitles as the original was filmed in French, German and English. Very funny film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share Posted February 25, 2009 Here is a clip from Le Cerveau with David Niven using his best queens english French http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgVJ_TqCQXcHe doesnt speak until 90 seconds in and does not have a lot to say after getting decked by Belmondo.What i really want to find is the clip with the Citröen DS sectionée. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share Posted February 25, 2009 And this one of dear Terry Thomas had me in tears http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLrtkFJ-6-w [:D]"Je suis big moustache, j'etais big moustache Trop dangereuse, Too English!"Priceless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share Posted February 25, 2009 Or even the remake with Nicolas Sarkzy and my sosie. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5tHLsRwVh4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 JR, I m trying to find it.. While waiting, here's for you [:D][:D][:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 http://www.dailymotion.com/relevance/search/oury%2Bcerveau/video/x38les_le-cerveau-ds-coupe-le-havre_blogHere you are Hope this is what you wanted ! " Il te plait pas mon coupé ?? " [:D][:D][:D] ( at 1'51" /1'52" ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted February 26, 2009 Author Share Posted February 26, 2009 [quote user="Frenchie"]Hope this is what you wanted ! " Il te plait pas mon coupé ?? " [/quote]Ca m'a plu [:D]When I first saw that clip in the 70's I just wanted to go out with a cutting torch and try it on the first DS or even 2CV that I could lay my hands on, in later years once I owned my tronconneuse thermique I threatened to do the same once or twice with the cars of debtors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 [quote user="J.Rs gone native"]I owned my tronconneuse thermique I threatened to do the same once or twice with the cars of debtors.[/quote]Me too, especially to one fireman and his MG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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