Storyline
On December 20, 2023, at the age of 84, Jack Lang was reappointed for a fourth term as head of the Arab World Institute. Proof, if any were needed, of the incredible longevity of a man who has embodied culture in motion for more than sixty years. From the creation of the Nancy Festival in 1963 to his legendary tenure as Minister of Culture on Rue de Valois, Jack Lang has moved through the decades without ever stopping. Professor, mayor, deputy, minister in all Mitterrand governments... he has remained a central figure in cultural and political life, always in action. Jack Lang tells his story, recounting his decisive encounters, his great achievements, his failures, and his personal dramas.
Cast & Crew
Elsa Lepoivre
Narrator / Voiceover
Lead
Jack Lang
Self (archive footage)
What People Are Saying
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“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. François Jougneau's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
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“Every frame feels alive. Jack Lang, le beau rôle is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
