Belmondo by Belmondo (2016)

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Original Title: Belmondo par Belmondo

Jean-Paul Belmondo returns to the settings of a fantastic career, accompanied by his son Paul. Over a career spanning 50 years, Jean-Paul Belmondo’s movies drew over 130 million people into cinemas. This logbook takes us back to sets and countries, from where we can revisit the films in reference and find out about his fruitful collaborations with various directors. Paul Belmondo will lead the investigation, meeting the stars and his father’s friends (eye-witnesses all) and questioning his father about his journey, sharing it with us so we can discover the man and his story like never before.

Overview
"Belmondo by Belmondo" is a 2016 French documentary film that offers an intimate check out the life and profession of the renowned French star, Jean-Paul Belmondo. This is uniquely achieved through interviews carried out by the star's child, Paul Belmondo, consequently creating a mentally grasping and deeply personal representation of one of France's many precious figures in movie theater.

Format and Content
"Belmondo by Belmondo" cleverly juxtaposes clips from Belmondo's most lauded roles with earnest and candid conversations between daddy and child. The result is a balanced and psychological journey, permitting viewers not only a peek into his expert profession marked by remarkable roles and collaborations but likewise a peek into his individual life - his childhood, values, outlooks, domesticity, and even the struggles that he has actually dealt with.

Story
Paul Belmondo guides this program with his affable character and authentic curiosity. The story is organic, touching, and enriched with raw and truthful reflections. Through their discussions, Jean-Paul Belmondo shares anecdotes from his life as a star and a dad and discuss his informative experiences dealing with industry legends.

Production
Produced by Laurent Dassault and Olivier Dassault, "Belmondo by Belmondo" utilizes top quality images and periodic scenes of Paris for included visual effect. Rather than favoring standard narration, the documentary focuses on the dialogs and permits the video footage from Jean-Paul's comprehensive filmography to promote itself.

Impressions and Reception
"Belmondo by Belmondo" is far eliminated from the sensationalistic and intrusive subtleties frequently seen in normal Hollywood-style star bios. Its charm lies in its simpleness and the fundamental warmth of the father-son duo. Numerous consider it as a considerate and caring tribute to a male who embodies the magic of French movie theater. The film was well-received both locally and globally, with audiences and critics valuing the individual and caring tone of the documentary.

Historical Importance
Jean-Paul Belmondo was not only a great star who had a considerable effect on French cinema, however he was likewise a sign of an era, representing the breakthrough of New Wave Cinema in France. For that reason, this documentary is not just a biographical sketch of a famous star, it also uses an interesting insight into the history of French cinema.

Conclusion
In conclusion, "Belmondo by Belmondo" stands as a deeply individual and moving cine-portrait, effectively crafted through an appealing story by Paul Belmondo. It's a heartwarming homage to Jean-Paul Belmondo's captivating charisma and indomitable spirit, capturing the essence of the star's life both on and off-screen through a lens of warm affection and admiration.

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