Chéri (Original title)Cheri (Help search title)
Dates: 2009 (Copyright), 08 May 2009 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, France, Germany, Cayman IslandsDirected by: Stephen Frears
Synopsis: Period drama. In 1920s Paris, the son of a courtesan is forced to end his relationship with an older woman when his family force him to marry a wealthy younger woman.
Genres: Drama, Romance
Subjects: Sex work, Paris, Biarritz, 1920s, Arranged Marriage, Sexual relations and practices, Toy boys
Releases
Date: 08 May 2009Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - DeLuxe - Sound - Dolby DigitalAspect ratio: 2.35:1Runtime: 92 mins 29 secs - Length: 8324 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Pathe Distribution
Title: ChériAuthor: CLINES, Peter Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Christopher Hampton talks about adapting Colette's novel Chéri for the screen.
In: Empire n239 May 2009 Page: 20
Title: News etc.: Talent: Glass actArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Brief profile and interview with actor Rupert Friend about his career, in particular his role in CHÉRI.
In: Screen International n1712 4 Dec 2009 Pages: 14-21
Title: Awards countdown: BAFTA: British films special: The...Author: HUNTER, Allan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...Debutantes' ball". Discusses the success of many British films in 2009, with many by first-time filmmakers. Plus profiles the British films tipped for success at the 2010 BAFTA Awards.
In: Sight and Sound v19 n6 June 2009 Page: 96
Title: Additions & correctionsArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Additional filmographic data.
In: American Cinematographer v90 n7 July 2009 Pages: 34-40,42-43
Title: Impressionistic cinemaAuthor: B, Benjamin Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Filmmaker Stephen Frears and cinematographer Darius Khondji discuss the creative and techincal decisions made whilst shooting CHÉRI.
In: Variety 16 Feb 2009 Page: 18,24
Title: Film ReviewsAuthor: ELLEY, Derek Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Positif n579 May 2009 Pages: 14-20
Title: Entretien avec Alexandre Desplat: Ma deuxième passion...Author: NIOGRET, Hubert Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: "... après la music c'était le cinéma". Musician Alexandre Desplat talks about the creative process involved in making music for films. With specific reference to Stephen Frear's The QUEEN and CHÉRI.
In: Film Comment v45 n3 May/Jun 2009 Pages: 70-71
Title: ChériAuthor: LOPATE, Phillip Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v19 n5 May 2009 Pages: 52-53
Title: ReviewsAuthor: MULLEN, Lisa Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Empire n244 October 2009 Page: 153
Title: At home/DVD new: ChériAuthor: WESTBROOK, Caroline Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Cinema Business n56 May/Jun 2009 Page: 37
Title: Eric finds fundingArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Details of the recipients of UK Film Council Print and Advertising funding. Films awarded include,LOOKING FOR ERIC, CHÉRI, ANYTHING FOR HER, SOUNDS LIKE TEEN SPIRIT and the James Bond Season.
In: Empire n240 June 2009 Page: 81
Title: In cinemas: CheriAuthor: AMITH, Anna Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1680 27 Feb 2009 Page: 25
Title: Reviews: Berlin: ChériAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1713 11 Dec 2009 Pages: 14-19
Title: Awards countdown: Actors and actressesAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief profiles of the actors and actresses in contention for awards in the acting categories during the 2010 awards season.
In: Positif n578 April 2009 Pages: 24-26
Title: Chéri: La parenthèse enchantéeAuthor: GARBARZ, Franck Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Positif n578 April 2009 Pages: 27-30
Title: Entretien avec Stephen Frears: Un équilibre entre la...Author: CIMENT, Michel Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: "...frivolité et la tragédie". Frears talks about the making of CHÉRI and his choice of Michelle Pfeiffer and Rupert Friend as the main characters.
In: Screen International n1705 9 Oct 2009 Pages: 8-9
Title: News: Ross takes helm at Walt Disney StudiosAuthor: KAY, Jeremy Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Report on the appointment of Rich Ross as chairman of Walt Disney Studios. Includes details of Ross's career to date plus figures for the US gross for Miramax releases and Disney TV extensions for 2009.
In: The Hollywood Reporter v404 n28 25 Apr 2008 Page: 23
Title: Films in ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
Author: BRILL, Lesley Pages: vi, 256 pages
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(2)
Video materials(1)
Description: HD Cam SRDuration: 92m 28s minutesBFI identifier: N-13121
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Film materials(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1518428
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Dates: 2009 (Copyright), 08 May 2009 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, France, Germany, Cayman IslandsDirected by: Stephen Frears
Synopsis: Period drama. In 1920s Paris, the son of a courtesan is forced to end his relationship with an older woman when his family force him to marry a wealthy younger woman.
Genres: Drama, Romance
Subjects: Sex work, Paris, Biarritz, 1920s, Arranged Marriage, Sexual relations and practices, Toy boys
Releases
Date: 08 May 2009Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - DeLuxe - Sound - Dolby DigitalAspect ratio: 2.35:1Runtime: 92 mins 29 secs - Length: 8324 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Pathe Distribution
Credits
(219)
©: Tiggy Films, UK Film Council, Production Company: Cheri Productions Limited, Production Company: Pathé Renn Production, Erste MMC-Production GmbH, Prod Company/Presented with partcptn of: Tiggy Films, Prod Company/Presented in associatn with: Pathé, Prodtn Co/Presented with the partcptn of: Magic Media Company, Wi partcptn/Wi supprt/Presntd wi partptn: DFFF - Deutscher Filmförderfonds, Filmstiftung NRW, With th particptn of/Presentd in assc wi: UK Film Council, With the support of/Presented w th suppt: Région Île-de-France, In partnership with: CNC - Centre national de la cinématographie, Made with the support of: The National Lottery through UK Film Council Premiere Fund, Presents: Bill Kenwright Films, Presented in association with: Aramid Entertainment Fund, Presented in co-production with: France 3 Cinéma, Presented with the partipaction of: Canal+, Banque Populaire Images 9, With the particpation of [US/Can only]: Reliant Pictures Corporation, Production Services Company, France: Firstep Productions, Executive Producer: Christopher Hampton, Executive Producer: Richard Temple, Executive Producer: Simon Fawcett, Executive Producer: François Ivernel, Executive Producer: Cameron McCracken, Produced by: Bill Kenwright, Producer: András Hámori, Producer: Tracey Seaward, Producer: Thom Mount, Co-producer: Ralf Schmitz, Co-producer: Bastie Griese, Co-producer: Raphaël Benoliel, Line Producer (France): Raphaël Benoliel, Associate Producer (Germany): Marco Gilles, Daniel Mann, Co-production Executive: Lacia Kornylo, For BKL (Finance Director): Alan Sharp, For BKL (Commercial Director): Steve Potts, For BKL (Producer): Julius Green, For BKL (Associate Producer): Joshua Andrews, For BKL (Production Manager): David Stothard, For MMC (Financial Affairs): Jan Wiemann, Georg B. Richarz, For MMC (Production Consultants): Stefaan Schieder, For MMC (Production Consultants): Peter Kreutz, Elke Sasserath, On Behalf of Aramid: Yu-Fai Suen, On Behalf of Aramid: Dimitra Tsingou, On Behalf of Aramid: Michele Frankland, Rebecca Roffey, For UKFC (Head of Premier Fund): Sally Caplan, For UKFC (Head of Business Affairs): Will Evans, For UKFC (Head of Production Finance): Vince Holden, For UKFC (Head of Production): Fiona Morham, For Pathé (Deputy Managing Director): Pierre du Plessis, For Pathé (Finance Director): James Clarke, For Pathé (Physical Production): Fiona McGuire, For Pathé (International Sales): Mike Runagall, Unit Manager: Arnaud Duterque, Production Manager: Sam Knox-johnston, Production Manager (France): Matthieu Rubin, Production Manager (Germany): Anne Lessnick, Supervising Production Co-ordinator: Katherine Tibbetts, Production Co-ordinator (France): Laurence Coutaud-garnier, Production Co-ordinator (Germany): Heike Kerschgens, Project Co-ordinator (Germany): Eric Benz, Supervising Production Accountant: Maggie Phelan, Production Accountant (France): Bernard Lamy, Alain Dominiecki, Production Accountant (Germany): Bernhard Speck, Supervising Location Manager: Antonin Depardieu, Location Manager: Serge Desfilles, Location Scout: Arnaud Mathey-Dreyfus, Julie Chovet, Post-production Supervisor: Alistair Hopkins, Post-production Co-ordinator: Sara Janasz, Assistant Director (1st): Stuart Renfrew, Assistant Director (2nd): Eliot Mathews, Assistant Director (Co-2nd): Félix Baudouin, Assistant Director (3rd - France): Delphine Bertrand, Assistant Director (3rd - Germany): Tina Bockeloh, Assistant Director (3rd - UK): Laura Windebank, Script Supervisor: Penny Eyles, Casting Director: Leo Davis, Vickie Thomas, Casting Associate (UK): Lissy Holm, Casting Associate (US): Yesi Ramirez, Crowd Casting (France): Samia Fadli, Assistant Crowd Casting (France): Frédérique-Charlotte Veret, ADR Voice Casting: Marcella Riordan, Written by: Christopher Hampton, Based on novels by: Colette, Director of Photography: Darius Khondji, Camera Operator: Alastair Rae, Camera Operator (Additional - France): Fred Martial-Wetter, Steadicam Operator: Alastair Rae, 1st Assistant Camera: Vincent Gallot, 2nd Assistant Camera (France): Sofia Olstorpe, Central Loader (France): Julien Andréetti, Clapper Loader (Germany): Ahmet Tan, Clapper Loader (UK): Jason Coop, Gaffer: Franck Barrault, Gaffer (Germany): Stephan Rother, Key Grip: François Bert, Video Assist Operator (France): Christian Langlois, Video Assist Operator (Germany): Martin Demmer, Lukas Raber, Video Assist Operator (UK): Peter Hodgson, Stills Photographer: Bruno Calvo, Visual Effects: Framestore CFC, FCFC (Visual Effects Supervisor): Mark Nelmes, FCFC (Visual Effects Producer): Tim Keene, FCFC (Environment Supervisor): Martin Macrae, Special Effects Supervisor (France): Philippe Hubin, Gilbert Pieri, Special Effects Technician (France): Denis Ledoyen, Special Effects Technician (France): Boualem Benhous, Special Effects Technician (France): Hubert Devinck, Special Effects Technician (France): Jean-Christophe Magnaud, Emmanuel Galtier, Special Effects (Germany): Andreas Korth, Joe Becker, Graphic Artist (Germany): Thorsten Krueger, Film Editor: Lucia Zucchetti, 1st Assistant Editor: Fiona De Souza, 2nd Assistant Editor: Ian Cunningham, Production Designer: Alan Macdonald, Supervising Art Director: Mark Raggett, Supervising Art Director (Germany): Dennis Schnegg, Art Director (France): Alain Guffroy, Art Director (Germany): Volker Schaefer, Assistant Art Director (France): Thierry Poulet, Assistant Art Director (France): Valérie Guilbaud, Anthony Andia-Wayntraub, Assistant Art Director (Germany): Anja Fromm, Marei Hitzler, Set Decorator: Véronique Melery, Set Decorator (Germany): Heike Steen, Set Decorator (Germany): Daniel Peeck, Nele Jordan, Artist: Charlie Cobb, Draughtsperson (Germany): Thorsten Klein, Irene Piel, Storyboard Artist (France): Vincent Coperet, Thierry Ségur, Prop Master (Germany): Petra Klimek, Head Construction Manager (Germany): Thomas Henshen, Construction Manager (Germany): Hendrik Labuhn, Construction Co-ordinator (Germany): Joachim Monninger, Costume Designer: Consolata Boyle, Assistant Costume Designer (UK): Charlotte Law, Michelle Wickland Sims, Assistant Costume Designer (France): Claire Chanat, Costume Supervisor: Dulcie Scott, Make-up and Hair Designer: Daniel Phillips, Make-up/Hair Supervisor: Tapio Salmi, Make-up/Hair Artist: Joanne Hopker, Crowd Make-up/Hair Artist: Rachel Aboulkheir, Personal Hair to Ms [Michelle] Pfeiffer: Carol Hemming, Crowd Hair Stylist: Tony Rocchetti, Titles Sequence by: Foreign Office, End Roller by: Fugitive Studios (London), Digital Intermediate by: DeLuxe Digital London, Lab: DeLuxe, Colour Timer: Clive Noakes, Camera Lenses/Grip Equipment: Panavision Alga Technovision, Cinegate Cologne, Logo [Film Stock]: Fuji Film, Music by: Alexandre Desplat, [Music] Performed by: London Symphony Orchestra, [Musician] Orchestra Leader/Solo Violin: Carmine Lauri, [Musician] Solo Viola: James Boyd, [Musician] Solo Cello: Caroline Dale, [Musician] Solo Trumpet: Maurice Murphy, Music Conducted by: Alexandre Desplat, Music Orchestrated by: Jean-Pascal Beintus, Alexandre Desplat, Music S'visor (for HotHouse Music Ltd): Karen Elliott, Music Contractor (for the LSO): Marc Stevens, Sue Mallet, Music Programming: David Walter, Score Produced by: Solre Lemonnier, Music Editor: Tony Lewis, Music Recorded/Mixed at: Abbey Road Studios, [Music] Recording/Mixing Engineer: Andrew Dudman, Production Sound Mixer: Peter Lindsay, Sound Mixer (Additional - France): Julien Momenceau, Sound Maintenance: Kate Morath, Boom Operator (Germany): Bjoern Marsen, Re-recording Mixer: Mike Prestwood Smith, Doug Cooper, Mix Technician: Phil Jenkins, Supervising Sound Editor: Joakim Sundström, [Sound] Effects Editor: Christer Melén, ADR (Voice Artist): Sean Barrett, ADR Recordist: Rob Edwards, ADR Recordist: Tony Curran, ADR Mixer: Mark Appleby, ADR Mixer: Tom Deane, ADR Mixer: Peter Gleaves, ADR Mixer: Nick Kray, ADR Mixer: Andy Greenberg, ADR Mixer: Brian Slack, ADR Editor: Paul Wrightson, Foley Artist: Sue Harding, Foley Recordist: Peter Brown, Foley (Recorded at): Realworld, Foley Editor: Vanessa Tate, Dialect Coach: Penny Dyer, Unit Publicity: Premier PR, Unit Publicity: Ginger Corbett, Elizabeth Follows, EPK: Feasible Films, Toby Reisz, Filmed at: MMC Studios (Hürth), Filmed at: Magic Media Company, Shepperton Studios
Cast
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Michelle Pfeiffer (Léa de Lonval), Rupert Friend (Fred, 'Chéri'), Felicity Jones (Edmée), Bette Bourne (baronne), Iben Hjejle (Marie Laure), Nichola Mcauliffe (Madame Aldonza), Anita Pallenberg (La Copine), Frances Tomelty (Rose), Harriet Walter (La Loupiote), Kathy Bates (Madame Peloux), Tom Burke (Vicomte Desmond), Hubert Tellegen (Ernest), Joe Sheridan (Marcel), Toby Kebbell (patron), Alain Churin (priest), András Hámori (silver haired industrialist), Gaye Brown (Lilli), Rollo Weeks (Guido), Jack Walker (Monsieur Roland), Natasha Cashman (Madame Roland), Jim Bywater (clerk), Stephen Frears ([narrator])
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(18)
In: Creative Screenwriting v16 n3 May/Jun 2009 Page: 64Title: ChériAuthor: CLINES, Peter Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Christopher Hampton talks about adapting Colette's novel Chéri for the screen.
In: Empire n239 May 2009 Page: 20
Title: News etc.: Talent: Glass actArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Brief profile and interview with actor Rupert Friend about his career, in particular his role in CHÉRI.
In: Screen International n1712 4 Dec 2009 Pages: 14-21
Title: Awards countdown: BAFTA: British films special: The...Author: HUNTER, Allan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...Debutantes' ball". Discusses the success of many British films in 2009, with many by first-time filmmakers. Plus profiles the British films tipped for success at the 2010 BAFTA Awards.
In: Sight and Sound v19 n6 June 2009 Page: 96
Title: Additions & correctionsArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Additional filmographic data.
In: American Cinematographer v90 n7 July 2009 Pages: 34-40,42-43
Title: Impressionistic cinemaAuthor: B, Benjamin Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Filmmaker Stephen Frears and cinematographer Darius Khondji discuss the creative and techincal decisions made whilst shooting CHÉRI.
In: Variety 16 Feb 2009 Page: 18,24
Title: Film ReviewsAuthor: ELLEY, Derek Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Positif n579 May 2009 Pages: 14-20
Title: Entretien avec Alexandre Desplat: Ma deuxième passion...Author: NIOGRET, Hubert Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: "... après la music c'était le cinéma". Musician Alexandre Desplat talks about the creative process involved in making music for films. With specific reference to Stephen Frear's The QUEEN and CHÉRI.
In: Film Comment v45 n3 May/Jun 2009 Pages: 70-71
Title: ChériAuthor: LOPATE, Phillip Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v19 n5 May 2009 Pages: 52-53
Title: ReviewsAuthor: MULLEN, Lisa Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Empire n244 October 2009 Page: 153
Title: At home/DVD new: ChériAuthor: WESTBROOK, Caroline Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Cinema Business n56 May/Jun 2009 Page: 37
Title: Eric finds fundingArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Details of the recipients of UK Film Council Print and Advertising funding. Films awarded include,LOOKING FOR ERIC, CHÉRI, ANYTHING FOR HER, SOUNDS LIKE TEEN SPIRIT and the James Bond Season.
In: Empire n240 June 2009 Page: 81
Title: In cinemas: CheriAuthor: AMITH, Anna Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1680 27 Feb 2009 Page: 25
Title: Reviews: Berlin: ChériAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1713 11 Dec 2009 Pages: 14-19
Title: Awards countdown: Actors and actressesAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief profiles of the actors and actresses in contention for awards in the acting categories during the 2010 awards season.
In: Positif n578 April 2009 Pages: 24-26
Title: Chéri: La parenthèse enchantéeAuthor: GARBARZ, Franck Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Positif n578 April 2009 Pages: 27-30
Title: Entretien avec Stephen Frears: Un équilibre entre la...Author: CIMENT, Michel Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: "...frivolité et la tragédie". Frears talks about the making of CHÉRI and his choice of Michelle Pfeiffer and Rupert Friend as the main characters.
In: Screen International n1705 9 Oct 2009 Pages: 8-9
Title: News: Ross takes helm at Walt Disney StudiosAuthor: KAY, Jeremy Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Report on the appointment of Rich Ross as chairman of Walt Disney Studios. Includes details of Ross's career to date plus figures for the US gross for Miramax releases and Disney TV extensions for 2009.
In: The Hollywood Reporter v404 n28 25 Apr 2008 Page: 23
Title: Films in ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(1)
Title: ironic filmmaking of Stephen FrearsAuthor: BRILL, Lesley Pages: vi, 256 pages
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(2)
Video materials(1)
Description: HD Cam SRDuration: 92m 28s minutesBFI identifier: N-13121
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Film materials(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1518428
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film