UPCT - Cinema: Who is Alain Delon?

Alain Delon. A name that instantly evokes charm in French cinema. Born in 1935 in Sceaux, near Paris, he became one of the most emblematic figures of the French and international film industry. With a career spanning more than six decades, Alain Delon has captured the hearts of millions of viewers with his magnetic on-screen presence, legendary beauty and undeniable talent. At the start of his career, his rise was meteoric. Without training, he was discovered by chance in the 1950s. His friend, the actress Brigitte Auber who can be seen in Hitchcock's “To Catch A Thief”, suggested that he audition, which he passed, for the film “Send a Woman When the Devil Fails” in 1957. From the outset, he impressed critics and moviegoers with his presence and natural charisma. His angular face and piercing eyes have become his signature, transforming him into a true cinema icon, just like Brigitte Bardot or Jean-Paul Belmondo. According to him, Alain Delon is an actor, and not a comedian, because he does not act the scenes, he lives them. One of the first major roles which propelled him to the rank of international star was that of Tom Ripley in “Purple Noon” directed by René Clément. His performance as a manipulative and murderous young man captivated audiences and established his status as a leading actor. He then continued with memorable roles in films such as “Rocco and His Brothers” by Luchino Visconti, “Swimming Pool” by Jacques Deray and “The Sicilian Clan” by Henri Verneuil. Alain Delon's filmography is enormous. However, despite a career almost exclusively made of arthouse films, we are surprised to never see him in the films of the New Wave. Which he explains by his status as a favorite actor of Visconti or René Clément. According to him, this privileged position among classic filmmakers automatically disqualified him from roles in the New Wave, this generation of anti-classical authors. Outside of cinema, Alain Delon's personal life has also aroused the interest of the public and the media. His romantic liaisons with famous women such as Romy Schneider, Nico, Dalida and Mireille Darc were widely publicized. And his life has been marked by many ups and downs, including legal troubles and media controversies. Questions: Which French actors do you prefer? What film with Alain Delon have you seen? To which other actors can Alain Delon be compared? Should a movie star's ideas and opinions overshadow his career? Can we still talk about the star system in the film industry today?

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Length: 4min 25sec (265 seconds)

Published: Mon Oct 09 2023