The King of Ads

Nov 1, 1991

1h 31m

★ 4.3

This is a presentation from La Cinémathèque Jean-Marie Boursicot!

Overview

A collection of European T.V. commercials directed by a variety of well-known directors from across Europe and the U.S. Compiled and produced by Jean-Marie Boursicot.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Cinémathèque JM Boursicot (FR)

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Cast

Self (segment "Citroen CX2 commercial")

Grace Jones

L'oiseau Paradis (segment "L'Esprit de Chanel ...")

Vanessa Paradis

Self (segment "Vanity Fair commercial")

Emmanuelle Seigner

Two students from the Czech Film Academy commission a leading advertising agency to organize a huge campaign for the opening of a new supermarket named Czech Dream. The supermarket however does not exist and is not meant to. The advertising campaign includes radio and television ads, posters, flyers with photos of fake Czech Dream products, a promotional song, an internet site, and ads in newspapers and magazines. Will people believe in it and show up for the grand opening?

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The King of Ads

Overview

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