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Synopsis The red moon threatens the existence of our planet. Mankind only hope lies upon the shoulders of the enigmatic Paul WR, the most talented astronaut of his generation. Mysteriously, a few hours before the mission launch, Paul has disappeared.

About. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The last voyage of the enigmatic Paul WR is a poetic science fiction film, directed by Romain Quirot. “The film is inspired by works of science fiction that I enjoyed as a child. The one’s with flying cars, a threat to the existence of mankind, and one mission that can save us all. I liked the idea that Paul WR, has absolutely no desire to become the savoir of humanity. He eludes his mission by wandering alone through an immense desert. As far as influences go, you could say that the film is somewhere in-between Star Wars and Paris, Texas.” As a director, working to create an authentic universe in the realm of science fiction is fascinating, especially in France,   because the genre is so rarely exploited. As a writer, I find the intrigue of the film resides in the last interactions Paul has with the people he meets. It’s the people he encounters, who will   ultimately influence his decision to save mankind PWR, is no ordinary hero.  He perceives - as does the audience - the thoughts of others. It is his curse: an affliction that he would rather live without. The film’s essential question is: Why would you sacrifice yourself for a humanity incapable of concealing its worst flaws?

Inspirations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A director with a strong literary background, Romain Quirot was notably inspired by the works of Ray Bradbury and Antoine de Saint Exupery. “Ray Bradbury approaches SF with such poetry and detachment which was a true inspiration to me. He embraces some codes of the genre, but the essence and intrigue of his stories lie elsewhere. While making this film, my ambition was to try and break the codes that science fiction and disaster films have installed over the years.   I wanted to tell a story where grand tales of heroism feel out of place. While writing the scenario, I kept seeing this image of the Little Prince in my mind. The narrator of the book, a child, draws an elephant swallowed whole by a boa constrictor… relatively proud of himself, he   decides to show his drawing to his parents. Strangely, he realizes that adults don’t see a an elephant swallowed by snake, all they see is the drawing of a strange hat. So, the little boy sits down, and sketches the same drawing, but this time,  he makes the elephant visible in the snakes belly. Because “adults always need explanations.” This perception, and attitude concerning “adults”, and “other people” is ubiquitous throughout the story. The difficulty of living others, and ultimately understanding them is an underlying theme throughout the film.”

The director / Romain Quirot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A director, photographer, and artistic director, Romain Quirot started his career in the music video industry. His poetic and esthetic universe aided his transition into directing commercials for several, large, well known brands.   An artist of unparalleled creativity, he directed a documentary named “Un Jour Peut Etre” which received raving reviews by critics. He has written and directed several short films such as “Just Before Dawn”, a personal and ambitious project shown in dozens of festivals throughout the world. In 2014, Romain Quirot received recognition from both professionals and the public by winning The Nikon Film Festival and the Audi Talent Awards. The short film “Bear In Mind” was awarding the Grand Jury Prize at the Nikon film Festival. In 2015, Romain Quirot wrote his first book, “Cook”, with journalist Antoine Jaunin. It’ll published at the end of the year. Romain is currently developing his first full length feature film. www.romainquirot.com

Casting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . With   a   diploma   from   Cours   Florents,   and   the   Academy   of   drama8c   arts,  Hugo  Becker  was  selected  as  one  the  young  talents  to  watch  in   Cannes  2010.  That  same  year,  he  acted  in  several  produc8ons  such   as   La   Proie,   and   the   american   series   Gossip   Girl.   AGer   returning   to   France,  he  was  awarded  the  main  role  in  the  television  series  “chefs”   on   france   2,   for   which   he   won   the   “Prix   Adami”   for   best   role   for   a   main   character.   He   soon   became   the   lead   actor   in   the   sereis   “au   service  de  la  france”,    shown  on  Arte.  His  latest  achivement  is  ac8n   alongside    Kad  Merad  and  Niels  Arestrup  in  “Republican  Gangsters”.  

Hugo Becker

A   founding   member   of   “Deschiens”,   Bruno   Lochet   was   a   recuring   actor  on  televison  shows  for  Canal  +.  His  talents  led  him  to  the  stage,   where   he   had   significant   roles   in   “Les   pieds   dans   L’Eau”     and   “Les   Precieuses   Ridicules”.   He   soon   became   well   known   as   a   character   actor  in  films  such  as  “Le  Poulpe”  and  “La  Graine  et  Le  Mulet”.  

Bruno Lochet

Nicholas Giraud’s theater and television career began in 2001. His acting talents quickly propulsed him into the film industry. He’s held roles in various films such as : Taken, Adele Blanc Sec, and les tribulations d’une caissière. Recognized by his peers, he was awarded two Cesars in 2007 and 2008 for his roles in the films “Nos retrouvailles” and “Comme une étoile dans la Nuit”

Growing up in a family of actors, Emilie Gavois Kahn followed three different cirriculums. She studied at The School of National Theater in Chaillot, the Studio Theater in Asnieres and the National Consevatory of Superior and Dramatic Arts in Paris. Her theatrical prowess has offered her various roles on big screen, in films such as ”Mon Pire Cauchemare” and “Coco avant Chanel”

Nicolas Giraud

Emilie Gavois Khan

Jean Luc Couchard is above all a man of the theater. He studied at the Consevatoire in Liege, and soon after found his way to the stage. He has held in roles in plays written by: Moliere, Marivaux, Alfred Jarry, Edgar Allen Poe and William Shakespeare. His roles in film include: “Dikkenek”, “Les tribulations d’une cassière” and “Les visiteurs 3”.

Jean Luc Couchard

Dorcas Coppin

Dorcas Copprin, a true cameleon of her profession, adapts to any role that is offered to her. Having recently finished her studies at the Actors Factory, she has worked in commercials for Moynat and Nestle Extreme. She has held a role as a reccuring character in the television series “Sections de Recherche” since 2014. You might have also noticed her in the feature film “La crème de la crème” in the role of a nonchalant student.

Compositor / Etienne Forget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The original soundtrack of Paul WR was composed Etienne Forget. A longtime friend of Romain Quirot, Etienne was also a finalist in the contest of the Audi Talent Awards for Music in 2014. Having worked together on various projects over the years, Etienne and Romain conceived the musical atmosphere of the film hand in hand. “Romain wanted to have a minimalist melody, something easy to remember, that sticks in your head. We decided to use an instrument called a marimba to carry the main melody. After the main melody was validated, I proposed using   slow, aerien compositions for the chords sections, and light early 60’s electronic sounds to describe the universe in which the film takes place.” Under the direction of Etienne Forget, the musicians of Phillippe Nadale recorded in Ferber Studio with musical engineer Benjamin Caillaud. Gaelle Mechaly soprano voice adds a depth to the soundtrack which was mixed by Etienne Colin in Obsidienne Studio. Listen the the OST by clicking here : Lien vers la bande originale du film

Fiche technique EQUIPE FRANCAISE  

PRODUCTION & ADMINISTRATION Producteur - Jérôme LATEUR Producteur Exécutif – Didier HOARAU Chargée de production - Laurine DEROCLES Administrateur de Production - Mehdi SAYAH   MISE EN SCÈNE Réalisateur - Romain QUIROT Premier assistant réalisateur - Mathieu HILTZER   CASTING Directrice de Casting Rôles - Swan PHAM   RÉGIE Régisseur Général - Cédric FRENI Ass régisseur adj - Laurent COURCELLE Ass régisseur adj - Thomas DELFLANDRE Ass régisseur adj - Delphine ROBIN   PRISES DE VUES Directeur de la photographie - Jean Paul AGOSTINI Premier assistant OPV - Farès MESSAOUD Deuxième assistant OPV - Chloé MARNEAU Assistant Video - Robin CASSIAU   SON Chef Opérateur du Son- Christophe PENCHENAT Premier assistant du Son - Rodrigo DIAZ COSTUMES Chef Costumier - Thierry DELETTRE Costumière - Sophie LIFSHITZ Habilleuse - Carmen BAGOE Patine - Jessica BENYADER   MAQUILLAGE / COIFFURE Chef Maquilleuse - Myriam HOTTOIS  

 

DECORATION Chef Décorateur – Marc THIEBAULT 1er Assistant Décoration - Dominique JONNY 2eme Assistant Décoration - Bruno CHARDON Assistant Déco Adjoint - J.HILTZER Accessoiriste de plateau - C.STYCKZEN Illustrateur – Nicolas SIGNARBIEUX Rippeur - Igor BARRE Menuisier Traceur - Nicolas DOYON Menuisier Traceur - Pierre TEJERO Peintre en Lettre - David NOUIRYT Peintre en Lettre - Geneviève LEYH MACHINERIE & ELECTRICITÉ Chef Machiniste - Jean Pierre MAS Machiniste - Franck BONOMI Chef Electricien - Olivier BENOIST Electricien 1 - Emmanuel ROUDAUT Electricien 2 - Arnaud DIAZ Conducteur de Groupe - Eric THUROT   EFFETS SPECIAUX Directeur des effets spéciaux – Rodolphe CHABRIER Superviseur SFX MacGuff - Jean Louis AUTRET Superviseur SFX MacGuff - Mathieu LAUXEROIS Superviseur SFX MacGuff – Vincent GUTTMAN   POST PRODUCTION Chef monteur – Romain QUIROT Etalonnage – Fabien Pascal Chef monteur son – Guillaume BOUCHATEAU Mixeur – François JOSEPH HORS   Voix-off – Richard DARBOIS MUSIQUE Compositeur musique originale - Etienne FORGET Enregistrement – Benjamin CAILLAUD Mixage – Etienne COLIN

EQUIPE Hors France :    

PRODUCTION & ADMINISTRATION Producteur Exécutif – Frantz RICHARD Directeur de production – Khaled HAFFAD   RÉGIE Régisseur   Général – Ismail KAJJI Ass régisseur adj – Nourredine ABROUK Ass régisseur adj – Youssef TAYER Ass régisseur adj – Amine MOURCHID Ass régisseur adj – Rachid MOROCKIN   PRISES DE VUES Premier assistant OPV – Imad RCHICH Deuxième assistant OPV – Alaedine BOUTHOURI Data Manager - Simo   SON Premier assistante du Son – Nora MOUHATTA   COSTUMES Habilleuse – Lydie COLLIN   DECORATION 1er Assistant Décoration – Saad MOBSITTE 2eme Assistant Décoration – Nabil ANOUAR Assistant - Karim HAFFAD   MACHINERIE & ELECTRICITÉ Chef Machiniste – Khalid ABOUSSEOUD Machiniste 1 – Taha WASMINE Machiniste 2 – Rachid DRIOUIC Chef Electricien – Driss MARZAK Electricien – Bourial BRAHIM Conducteur de Groupe – Ismail BOUDDI

 

Contacts production / distribution MEZZANINE 141 avenue de Wagram 75017 PARIS +33 1 77 75 18 43 Jérôme Lateur [email protected]

REALISATEUR Romain Quirot [email protected] +33 6 95 29 26 76