The man who owned Sunday afternoons—and secretly hated himself for it.
From Le Petit Rapporteur to Sous vos applaudissements, from La Lorgnette to L'Ecole des fans, everyone remembers the mythical programs of Jacques Martin, the Sunday afternoon emperor. Through rare archives and the testimonies of his close friends and collaborators, this documentary reveals the hidden sides of this sacred television monster who would have liked to be an artist.
Acting
Martin's own archive footage outperforms any talking head.
Direction
Gardel lets the contradictions breathe without forcing tragedy.
Director
Fabrice Gardel
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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