Quentin Dupieux's 'Le Daim' Screens at Cannes Directors' Fortnight
Quentin Dupieux's film 'Le Daim' (Deerskin) opened the Quinzaine des Réalisateurs at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival, directed by Paolo Moretti. The film stars Oscar winner Jean Dujardin as a man obsessed with a deerskin jacket that becomes his companion. Dupieux, also known as Mr. Oizo, came from advertising and music video backgrounds, collaborating with Michel Gondry. The film explores obsession, freedom, and identity, using a cowboy dress code referencing Sergio Leone's westerns. It features Adèle Haenel as an aspiring editor. The narrative blends dark humor and animism, reflecting Dupieux's belief in the magical, unpredictable world of advertising. The film is a small breath of fresh air amid capitalism and political engagement in cinema, sustained by Dujardin's performance.
Key facts
- Film 'Le Daim' (Deerskin) by Quentin Dupieux opened the Quinzaine des Réalisateurs at Cannes 2019.
- The Quinzaine des Réalisateurs was directed by Paolo Moretti.
- Jean Dujardin stars as a man obsessed with a deerskin jacket.
- Adèle Haenel appears as an aspiring editor.
- Dupieux previously worked in advertising and music videos, collaborating with Michel Gondry.
- The film uses a cowboy dress code referencing Sergio Leone's westerns.
- Themes include obsession, freedom, and identity transformation.
- The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2019.
Entities
Artists
- Quentin Dupieux
- Mr. Oizo
- Jean Dujardin
- Adèle Haenel
- Michel Gondry
- Paolo Moretti
- Sergio Leone
- Carlotta Petracci
Institutions
- Festival di Cannes
- Quinzaine des Réalisateurs
- Artribune
- Diesel
Locations
- Cannes
- France