Yannick – La rivincita dello spettatore: Quentin Dupieux's new film hits Italian cinemas
Quentin Dupieux's film 'Yannick – La rivincita dello spettatore' premiered in Italian cinemas on January 18, 2024, distributed by I Wonder Pictures. The film won the Europa Cinemas Label for Best European Film at the 76th Locarno Film Festival and was screened out of competition at the 41st Torino Film Festival. The story follows Yannick, a night guard played by Raphaël Quenard, who interrupts a mediocre play in a Parisian theater, taking control to create a more entertaining performance. The film was shot in six days in a single location, marking Dupieux's first work without fantastical elements. Dupieux, also known as Mr. Oizo, directed previous films such as 'Deerskin' and 'Incredible but True'. The cast includes Blanche Gardine, Pio Marmaï, and Sébastien Chassagne.
Key facts
- Film released in Italian cinemas on January 18, 2024
- Distributed by I Wonder Pictures
- Won Europa Cinemas Label for Best European Film at 76th Locarno Film Festival
- Screened out of competition at 41st Torino Film Festival
- Directed by Quentin Dupieux (Mr. Oizo)
- Starring Raphaël Quenard as Yannick
- Shot in six days in a single location
- First Dupieux film without fantastical elements
Entities
Artists
- Quentin Dupieux
- Raphaël Quenard
- Blanche Gardine
- Pio Marmaï
- Sébastien Chassagne
- Margherita Bordino
Institutions
- I Wonder Pictures
- Locarno Film Festival
- Torino Film Festival
- Artribune
Locations
- Italy
- Locarno
- Switzerland
- Torino
- Paris
- France