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Chéri (Original title)Cheri (Help search title)
Dates: 2009 (Copyright), 08 May 2009 (Release)

Countries: United Kingdom, France, Germany, Cayman Islands

Directed 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

Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (18)
In: Creative Screenwriting v16 n3 May/Jun 2009  Page: 64
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


Books held in BFI Reuben Library (1)
Title: ironic filmmaking of Stephen Frears
Author: BRILL, Lesley  Pages: vi, 256 pages