Christophe Barratier Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Christophe Barratier was born on June 17, 1963 in Paris, France. He is a producer and writer, known for The Chorus (2004), Paris 36 (2008) and War of the Buttons (2011).
What I discovered is that directing is like being the captain of the boat. One of the most important things for the director is to cast well, not only the actors, but also the technicians. You don't really direct the kids, you just choose the right kids, because these kids didn't know about acting. You had to show them for who they are...really, themselves. Likewise for a DP or sound engineer, if you make the wrong choice, you are in an impossible situation. You have to be respected. And for that, you have to be loved by your crew. But you also have to be firm and not afraid to be hated when dealing with difficult people.
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I've been very inspired by the English/American way of telling stories
for example Dead Poets Society and Brassed Off. I was very touched by
the way they alternate comedy and more touching things.
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Our generation is not like the 1960s, obsessed with reading Cahiers du Cinéma. I'm very open to every type of cinema, but for me the best directors are the ones who allow you to share emotions. The Chorus is set in a school, so people say to me, "Oh you must be influenced by Zéro de conduite or The 400 Blows." And they are shocked when I say, "But no, truly, there are more important films about children for me, like Billy Elliot!"
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My film is autobiographical, but I was more comfortable setting it in the past, so it became a universal fairy tale. I didn't want to get into issues like housing projects, unemployment or assimilation. [on 'The Chorus']
Christina Aguilera: Back to Basics - Live and Down Under
2008
Video documentary writer: "Oh Mother"
The 77th Annual Academy Awards
2005
TV Special writer: "Look To Your Path Vois Sur Ton Chemin"
The Chorus
2004
lyrics: "Les Choristes", "Vois sur ton chemin", "Caresse Sur L'Océan", "Lueur D'Été", "Cerf-Volant", "In Memoriam A Cappella", "Nous Sommes De Fond De L'Étang" / music: "In Memoriam A Cappella", "Nous Sommes De Fond De L'Étang"
Director
Title
Year
Status
Character
L'outsider
2016
La nouvelle guerre des boutons
2011
Faubourg 36
2008
The Chorus
2004
Les tombales
2002
Short
Music Department
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Chorus
2004
composer: themes "Cerf-Volant" and "Nous sommes de Fond de l'Etang"
Himalaya
1999
musician: guitar
Jane B. par Agnès V.
1988
performer: Farucca
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
La dilettante
1999
Musicien guitariste
Thanks
Title
Year
Status
Character
Les Choristes: Le making of
2004
Video documentary thanks - as Christophe
Victor Schoelcher, l'abolition
1998
TV Movie thanks
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
On n'est pas couché
2016
TV Series
Himself
In the Tracks of Bruno Coulais
2013
Documentary
Cinema 3
2009-2011
TV Series
Himself
Días de cine
2009-2011
TV Series
Himself
Le grand journal de Canal+
2005-2011
TV Series documentary
Himself
Rencontres de cinéma
2011
TV Series
Himself
Vivement dimanche
2008-2010
TV Series
Himself
Chabada
2010
TV Series
Himself
Le cinéma français est en voyage d'affaires
2009
TV Movie documentary
Himself
Faubourg 36 - Le making of
2009
Video documentary
Himself
20 heures le journal
2007
TV Series
Himself
XX premios Goya
2006
TV Special
Himself - Nominee: Best European Film (taped)
49º premis Sant Jordi de cinematografía
2005
TV Special
Himself
Lo + plus
2005
TV Series
Himself
Phénomania
2005
TV Series documentary
Les Choristes: Le making of
2004
Video documentary
Himself
Won Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2012
Best Buster Award
Buster International Children's Film Festival
Nordisk Film Foundation's Best Film for Children
La nouvelle guerre des boutons (2011)
2005
Golden Kinnaree Award
Bangkok International Film Festival
Best Director
Les choristes (2004)
2005
Lumiere Award
Lumiere Awards, France
Best Film (Meilleur film)
Les choristes (2004)
2005
Audience Award
Sant Jordi Awards
Best Foreign Film (Mejor Película Extranjera)
Les choristes (2004)
2004
Audience Award
Austin Film Festival
Best Narrative Feature - Distributed
Les choristes (2004)
2004
Jury Award
Ft. Lauderdale International Film Festival
Best Film
Les choristes (2004)
2004
Crystal Heart Award
Heartland Film Festival
Les choristes (2004)
2004
Audience Award
Ljubljana International Film Festival
Les choristes (2004)
Nominated Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2008
Grand Prix des Amériques
Montréal World Film Festival
Faubourg 36 (2008)
2006
Goya
Goya Awards
Best European Film (Mejor Película Europea)
Les choristes (2004)
2005
Oscar
Academy Awards, USA
Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Song
Les choristes (2004)
2005
BAFTA Film Award
BAFTA Awards
Best Screenplay - Adapted
Les choristes (2004)
2005
BAFTA Film Award
BAFTA Awards
Best Film not in the English Language
Les choristes (2004)
2005
Golden Kinnaree Award
Bangkok International Film Festival
Best Film
Les choristes (2004)
2005
César
César Awards, France
Best Film (Meilleur film)
Les choristes (2004)
2005
César
César Awards, France
Best Director (Meilleur réalisateur)
Les choristes (2004)
2005
César
César Awards, France
Best First Film (Meilleur premier film)
Les choristes (2004)
2005
David
David di Donatello Awards
Best European Film (Miglior Film dell'Unione Europea)
$250,000
