Qui êtes-vous, Monsieur Hulot?

Monsieur Hulot is a famous French film character who originated in the 50’s. It was created by French director and actor Jacques Tati who also held the role of Monsieur Hulot in the films “Les Vacances de Monsieur Hulot”, “Mon Oncle”, “Playtime” and “Trafic”. Monsieur Hulot is an amicable, dreamy character with distinctive look including a pipe, a hat and a raincoat. Fond of simplicity, nature and a retro lifestyle Monsieur Hulot can not cope with technology and gadgets. He lives in the most adorable attic house and loves to ride his bike. Monsieur Hulot’s films are an ode to humanity and eccentricity adorned with great aesthetics. The particular character had a great effect in certain works of artists like François Truffaut, Sylvain Chomet and Rowan Atkinson. Jacques Tati’s series of films dedicated to Monsieur Hulot have received academy nominations and awards as well as recognition in Cannes and by the New York Film Critics Circle.

Qui êtes vous, Jeanne Moreau?

Jeanne Moreau is a French actress but of english origin. She has been nominated and awarded for her performances several times (César Awards, BAFTA Awards, Cannes). She held main parts in distinguished films like François Truffaut’s “Jules et Jim” and “La Mariée était en noir”, Michelangelo Antonioni’s “La notte”, Luis Buñuel’s “Le journal d'une femme de chamber”, Elia Kazan’s “The Last Tycoon”, Theodoros Angelopoulos’s “The Suspended Step of the Stork” and Wim Wenders’ “Until the End of the World”. She was one of Orson Welles favourite actresses participating in a lot of his films. Jeanne Moreau has also been involved in scriptwriting and directing and she is one of main members of the Théâtre-Français. She is considered one of the most accomplished and multitalented actresses of France.

Qui êtes vous, Catherine Deneuve?

Catherine Deneuve is an actress from France. She has been awarded in Cannes, Venice and Berlin Film Festivals among others, has won César Awards, and has also been nominated in the Oscars. She held leading parts in classic film like Roman Polanski’s “Repulsion”, Luis Buñuel’s “Belle de jour”, François Truffaut’s “La sirène du Mississippi” and “Le Dernier Métro”, Regis Wargnier’s “Indochine” and François Ozon’s “8 Femmes”. She also held distinctive roles in Lars von Trier’s musical “Dancer in the Dark” and in Tony Scott’s cult classic “the Hunger”. She is considered one of the best and most successful French actresses and she remains a prolific one.

Qui êtes vous, Marie Laforêt?

Marie Laforêt is a singer and actress from France. She has acted in a lot of french and italian films but she is really popular for her folk, poetic music. She did successful french covers for famous songs like Rolling Stones’ “Paint it Black” and Simon and Garfunkel's “The Sound of Silence”. Some of her most popular songs are “Manchester et Liverpool”, “L'amour en fleurs” and “Mon amour, mon ami” composed by André Popp. She now lives in Geneva, Switzerland.

Qui êtes vous, Lada Edmund Jr.?

Lada Edmund Jr. was born in 1947 in Minnesota, USA. She started her career as a performer in the Broadway production of “Bye Bye Birdie” in the 60s. She became famous for her participation as the “Au Go-Go Girl in the cage” in “Hullabaloo” program on NBC. Lada Edmund Jr. tried out singing as well as acting, holding parts in films like “Out of It” with Jon Voight or the American blaxploitation film “Savage!”. She later on became one of the first female stunt actresses whereas now she has taken up a career as a personal trainer and boxing referee!