Their shared moral distress brings them together. A love story is born. A dramatic love story portrayed by Henri Verneuil. Inspired by Serge Groussard's novel of the same name published in 1949, the result will not have a happy ending for the protagonists. A drama in the style of Zola.
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Almost a month of filming in Bordeaux
The filming location is, of course, obvious to Henri Verneuil, who is in awe of the city. In August 1990, he recalls: “I did the Bordeaux-Paris journey by truck, to see how the drivers lived. I remember all the shots from the movie, all the places we shot. But I don't keep anything else, no photos, no paper. I really liked the characters in this movie. I have a lot of affection for him. Bordeaux is a city I can't get enough of. Not. “. (1)
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On September 19, 1955, Henri Verneuil's camera was placed on the quays of Bordeaux. Behind the gates and under the cranes of the city port, the director gives his advice and positions the main actors. In this scene, Françoise Arnoul joins Gabin after her mother (who lives on rue Saint-Rémi) kicks her out…
These scenes shot on the quays remain a very fond memory for Henri Verneuil, shared by Bordeaux actor Marcel Roche, who recalls that “Gabin spoke very slowly. Even during rehearsals, he had his own “cinema” tone. He was charming, not too talkative.”
On September 19, 1955, the filming of the film “People of no importance” by Henri Verneuil. We can see Jean Gabin and Françoise Arnoul in their folding chairs, while the technicians work under the watchful eye of the police.
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The film crew stayed in Bordeaux for almost a month, during which the scenes were shot in front of the Palais de la Bourse and the rue Saint-Rémi. Among the representation, there are some local elements and especially artists from Bordeaux such as Francine Crémet or Roger Gauthier. Not forgetting the presence of the municipal sprinkler, led by Raoul Dugenest, who must “wet” the pavement, to create the atmosphere…